Begin by doing Meaning in English
expression
bɪˈɡɪn/ /ˈbaɪ/ /ˈduɪŋ
bih-GIN by DOO-ing
bɪɡˈɪn/ /bˈaɪ/ /dˈuːɪŋ
bih-GIN by DOO-ing
Definition
Used to say what the first step should be, or what someone does as the initial action, especially before other steps or actions.
Usage & Nuances
Common in instructions, guides, or plans. Followed by a verb in the '-ing' form ('begin by opening the box'). Used for logical sequences or emphasis on proper order, often in formal or instructional contexts.
Spanish: empezar por hacerPortuguese (BR): começar fazendoPortuguese (PT): começar por fazerChinese (Simplified): 首先做Chinese (Traditional): 首先做Hindi: करना शुरू करनाArabic: ابدأ بـ (أن) تفعلBengali: শুরু করুন - শুরু করাRussian: начать с того, что - начинать с того, чтоJapanese: 〜から始めるVietnamese: bắt đầu bằng việcKorean: ~부터 시작하다Turkish: -erek başlamak - ile başlamakUrdu: سے شروع کرناIndonesian: mulai dengan melakukan
Example Sentences
To cook rice, begin by doing the washing of the grains.
basic
You should begin by doing your homework before watching TV.
basic
Let's begin by doing some warm-up exercises.
basic
Whenever I have a big project, I begin by doing a rough outline.
natural
If you want to get in shape, begin by doing small changes to your diet.
natural
He usually begins by doing all the easy tasks to build momentum.
natural