How to Use begin in a Sentence

begin

verb
Definition of beginnext
Synonyms for beginnext
  • I began the quilt last month.
  • He plans to begin the project later this week.
  • I had just begun eating when the phone rang.
  • They will begin construction on the new school soon.
  • They both began their careers at the local newspaper.
  • I got the job and I begin work on Monday!
  • She interrupted as soon as I began to speak.
  • She'll begin the lecture at 10.
  • Now that I've begun, I'll go on till I finish.
  • The university began accepting applications in November.
  • Symptoms often begin in late childhood and tend to get worse over time.
    — Ananya Bhattacharya, Quartz, 1 Mar. 2023
  • In each hole, drop two to four seeds and water frequently (do not let the soil get dry) and wait until the blooms begin to sprout.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, House Beautiful, 22 Feb. 2023
  • Evans got back in the Corolla and the driver began taking him to the hospital.
    — Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Both teams begin with a bye to the regional semifinals March 3.
    — Zac Bellman, Journal Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2023
  • Construction on the nearly $69 million project will begin this month.
    — Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Mar. 2023
  • The narcissist will begin to see their partner as flawed and accuse them of not being the perfect partner they were supposed to be.
    — Fortune Well, 3 Mar. 2023
  • When Jacob and Jack arrive home safely, the four sit down to supper and, to Cara's displeasure, begin talking politics.
    — Matt Cabral, EW.com, 19 Feb. 2023
  • That PhotoPass arrangement will begin March 20, Disney says.
    — Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Feb. 2023
  • The walk starts at 9 a.m. and check-in begins at 7:30 a.m.
    — Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2024
  • The first round of the NBA playoffs is scheduled to begin on April 15.
    — Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 4 Apr. 2023
  • And to think, when the game and series began with the highest of Kershaw hopes.
    — Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2023
  • Ready to add new color to your walls but don't know where to begin?
    — Cincinnati Enquirer, The Enquirer, 29 Mar. 2024
  • The pair take a hike and the trouble begins as a man tracks them during the journey.
    — Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Sep. 2024
  • When starting with a low dose, begin with just a small amount of delta 8 THC.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 2 Sep. 2023
  • The finale begins in the past, with the team arriving back at camp with Javi's frozen corpse.
    — Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 30 May 2023
  • The process begins when masses of cold and warm air collide.
    — Alec Luhn, WIRED, 21 Aug. 2024
  • The filling and topping will begin to break down over time.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 16 July 2023
  • The plot begins when Alexander the Great takes over the country of Sidon and wants to find a local person to run it.
    — James Bash | , oregonlive, 28 July 2023
  • As for Stranger Things, the show is set to begin filming season 5 soon.
    — Marissa G. Muller, Peoplemag, 5 May 2023
  • The annual arrival of Starbucks’ holiday cups or the Christmas versions of everyday products is a clear indicator that the season has begun.
    — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024

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