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begone

The correct spelling is begone.

How to pronounce begone

/biːˈɡɒn/
interjection

IPA: /biːˈɡɒn/

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The correct spelling is begone. Expressing a desire or a command for someone or something to go away. For example: "He was woe begone."

Usage Examples

He was woe begone.

Meanings

interjection

  1. 1.Expressing a desire or a command for someone or something to go away.

verb

  1. 1.To go about; encompass; surround; beset, surround with hostile intent; to overrun.
  2. 2.To clothe, dress.
  3. 3.To affect, usually as a good or bad influence, or as a circumstance.
  4. 4.(humoristic or faux-archaic) To go away, to disappear.

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