began

[bih-gan]

verb

1. the simple past tense of begin.

began

/ bɪˈɡæn /

verb

1. the past tense of begin

Example Sentences

They alleged the seeds of destruction began not on Jan. 7 when the flames entered Pacific Palisades but on Jan. 1.

From Los Angeles Times

Water-dropping helicopters initially were not able to fly because of the wind, according to the agency, but around 1:40 a.m. they began launching an aerial attack with support crews on the ground.

From Los Angeles Times

The UK's history of slavery dates back to before the Roman Times, but its involvement in the large-scale transatlantic slave trade, transporting millions of African people to the Americas, began in around the 16th Century.

From BBC

At another event, pollster Jonathan Jones of JL Partners began his presentation on the attitudes of voters under 40 with the ominous words: "Conservative Party members turn away now."

From BBC

The outgoing prime minister then began talks with Socialist leaders.

From BBC

Related Words

• commence 
• create 
• do 
• establish 
• found 
• go ahead 
• go into 
• inaugurate 
• initiate 
• introduce 
• launch 
• lead 
• make 
• open 
• prepare 
• produce 
• set up 
• undertake