begin
verb (used without object)
to proceed to perform the first or earliest part of some action; commence; start.
begins
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present tense formof begin (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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One particularly surprising finding was how early this breakup begins.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 29, 2026
The story of “Small Prophets” — the gentle, magical, nostalgic British comedy streaming on Apple TV — begins and ends in a garden shed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
“We expect to see a sell-off in the currency, equities and bonds when trading begins later today,” Jackson says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
Where it begins to fall apart is when you start to ask for more than just viral clapbacks.
From Slate ● Oct. 27, 2026
Boo’s eyes light up as she begins counting.
From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko
