began

Verb

The word is derived from begin

Meaning

of Begin

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

established beginning bootstrap attempted outset commence hatched sprouted remount startup introduced basher begun sprang prefixed
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Antonyms

diverted razed extinguished annihilated relinquished

Phrases with the word

began to tackle began their term began not long ago

Anagrams

abeng Bange benga

Examples

Since the day of my birth, my death began its walk. It is walking toward me, without hurrying. Jean Cocteau

When steam first began to pump and wheels go round at so many revolutions per minute, what are called business habits were intended to make the life of man run in harmony with the steam engine, and his movement rival the train in punctuality. George William Russell

I began taking liberties a long time ago; now it is standard practice for most directors to ignore the rules. Michelangelo Antonioni

All beginnings are hard, said the thief, and began by stealing an anvil. Dutch Proverb

As you began the dance you may pay the piper. Dutch Proverb

Every beginning is hard, said the thief, when he began by stealing an anvil. German Proverb

Close letter words and terms

begah Begala begall began not long ago began their term began to tackle