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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    commenced started initiated begun launched opened originated founded established created formed instituted introduced pioneered preceded predated antedated foregone prior previous earlier erstwhile onetime one-time former initial inaugural first maiden nascent incipient inceptive introductory preliminary preparatory prodromal prelusive

    Meaning of Begun

    The primary meaning of the word "begun" is the past participle of "begin", indicating the start of an action or process.

    Definitions

    • The past participle of "begin", used to form the present perfect and past perfect tenses, indicating the start of an action or process.
    • * Used to describe an action or process that has started, but not necessarily completed.

    Etymology of Begun

    The word "begun" originates from the Old English word "beginnan", which is a combination of "be" (meaning "to be" or "to become") and "ginnan" (meaning "to begin" or "to start").
    Historically, the word "begun" has been used since the 9th century to indicate the start of an action or process, and its meaning has remained relatively consistent over time.

    Example Uses

    • The project has begun, and we expect it to be completed within the next six months.
    • * By the time I arrived, the meeting had begun, and I had to wait until the next break to join.
    • * The company has begun to expand its operations into new markets, which is expected to increase revenue.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    ended stopped ceased terminated finished completed concluded closed halted suspended delayed postponed abandoned discontinued interrupted broken severed dissolved annihilated destroyed eradicated extinguished extinguished quashed squashed crushed defeated

    Related Nouns

    commencement beginning start initiation launch opening origin foundation establishment creation formation institution introduction pioneering precedence priority anteriority antecedence formerness initiality inaugural maiden nascent incipience inception introduction preliminary preparation prodrome prelude

    Related Verbs

    commence start initiate launch open originate found establish create form institute introduce pioneer precede predate antedate forego prioritize initiate inaugurate introduce preliminary prepare prodrome prelude

    Related Adjectives

    initial inaugural first maiden nascent incipient inceptive introductory preliminary preparatory prodromal prelusive prior previous earlier erstwhile one-time former initial primary primitive primordial pristine elemental fundamental basic