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v.- Past participle of "begin"; Have started or commenced.

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Usage examples (38)
  • Well begun is half done.
  • Vladimir Putin, is in the third year of his term begun May 2008.
  • Everyone that thinks the mantra has begun is right:
  • "I think his name begun with a P," Florence suggested.
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  • The "begum" (Muslim princess) has "begun" (started) her education.
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