Begin V1 V2 V3 V4 V5 Base Form, Past Simple, Past Participle Form of Begin

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Begin of Definition and Meaning

Begin is a verb that means “to start something or to do the first part of something.”

Begin can be a noun or a verb

Noun: The beginning of our story was simple.

Verb: They begin to move the cat from his home.

V1 V2 V3 V4 V5 Form of Begin

Begin of Past Simple V2

The verb begin is also employed in its V2 form as “began”’. It is used to indicate the past tense in sentences.

Begin of Past Participle V3

This verb’s V3 form is ‘begun‘. In the case of past perfect tense or present perfect tense, the word ‘begun‘ is used.

+ In the present perfect tense, the word begin is used ‘have + begun’ or ‘has + begun.’ 

• I, you, and we are used as ‘have + begun‘ subjects. 
• He, she, and it are used as ‘has + begun‘ subjects. 

+ If you need to use the past perfect tense, use ‘had + begun‘ regardless of the subject.

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Conjugation of Begin V1 V2 V3 V4 V5

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Example Sentences with Begin V1 V2 V3 V4 V5

In this section, we will learn about begin sentence examples:

+ After we build our tents, they will begin to create a campfire.

+ The baby begins to cry again.

+ I'm going to begin the operation now.

+ Her father stopped when he saw her begin to shudder.

+ If Mike can create a few more events, his novel should begin to fall into place.

Synonym Words For Begin

Synonym of the begin word list. Here are a variety of words whose meaning is nearly the synonym of begin:

• start
• commence
• undertake
• initiate
• tackle
• instigate
• effectuate
• trigger
• prompt
• create
• elicit
• induce
• precipitate
• kick off
• kick-start
• produce
• start up
• start off
• embark on
• start on
• start to
• take up
• jump into
• launch into
• proceed with
• make a start on
• get down to
• get going with
• get on with

Opposite Words For Begin

The antonym of the begin word list. Here are some words that have nearly the opposite meaning as begin:

• finish
• complete
• conclude
• close
• end
• finalise
• accomplish
• consummate
• achieve
• fulfill
• culminate
• settle
• cease
• stop
• abort
• end
• terminate
• abolish
• cancel
• desist
• discontinue
• complete
• finish
• annul
• break
• close
• halt
• quit

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Some Frequently Asked Questions About Begin (Verb)

What is the V1 V2 V3 V4 V5 of begin?

The past tense of begin is began. The third-person singular simple present indicative form of begin is begins. The present participle of begin is beginning. The past participle of begin is begun.

What is the V2 and V3 form of begin?

+ The V2  form of begin is “began” and the V3 form of begin is “begun”

What is the sentence of begin?

What is the past tense V2 of begin?

+ The past tense of begin is “began“.

What is the past participle V3 of begin?

+ The past participle of begin is “begun“.

What is the present participle V5 of begin?

+ The present participle of begin is “beginning“.

Conclusion

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