Begin
To begin is to start something. Use begin for the initial part of an action, event, or process.
Begin
Usage
Use begin when an action starts, often followed by an activity or time. It can be formal or neutral.
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Began
Use began for the simple past when an action started at a specific time.
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Begun
Begun is the past participle, used with auxiliary verbs like has, have, or had. It appears in perfect tenses.
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Examples
| English Example | English Translation |
|---|---|
| 🌍 They begin the conference with a keynote speech. | They start the conference with a keynote speech. |
| 🛠️ The team began building the prototype at dawn. | The team started building the prototype early in the morning. |
| 📈 She has begun analyzing the market trends. | She has started analyzing the market trends. |
| 🧑🤝🧑 We begin each meeting with a brief check-in. | We start each meeting with a short check-in. |
| 🚀 The project began with a brainstorming session. | The project started with a brainstorming session. |
| 📝 They have begun drafting the proposal. | They have started drafting the proposal. |
Summary
Remember: use begin for the present or future start, began for a past start, and begun with helpers in perfect tenses.
Last updated: Tue Sep 16, 2025