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began

The correct spelling is began.

How to pronounce began

/bɪˈɡæn/
verb

IPA: /bɪˈɡæn/

Say it like: Beg-an

The correct spelling is began. To start, to initiate or take the first step into something. For example: "I began playing the piano at the age of five.   Now that everyone is here, we should begin the presentation."

Usage Examples

I began playing the piano at the age of five.   Now that everyone is here, we should begin the presentation.

The program begins at 9 o'clock on the dot.    I rushed to get to class on time, but the lesson had already begun.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To start, to initiate or take the first step into something.
  2. 2.To be in the first stage of some situation
  3. 3.To come into existence.

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