English · Common Verbs
began
/bɪˈɡæn/
[/bɪˈɡæn/]
past tense of begin
Beginnerverb
Definition
Past tense of 'begin': to have started something.
Example
The concert began late, but the wonderful music quickly made everyone forget the long wait.
The concert began late, but the wonderful music quickly made everyone forget the long wait.
Etymology
From Old English 'began', past tense of 'beginnan' (to begin).
How & Where It’s Used
Used for a completed start in the past.