begins
word · lemma: begin
/bɪˈɡɪnz/
bi-GINZ
/bɪɡˈɪnz/
bi-GINZ
Definition
Third-person singular form of "begin." It means to start happening, to start doing something, or to start at a particular time or place.
Usage & Nuances
Used with singular subjects like "he," "she," "it," or singular nouns: "The movie begins at 8." Common patterns: "begins to + verb," "begins with," and "begins at." Do not use it with I/you/we/they.
Spanish: empieza - comienzaPortuguese (BR): começaPortuguese (PT): começaChinese (Simplified): 开始Chinese (Traditional): 開始Hindi: शुरू होता है - शुरू होती हैArabic: يبدأBengali: শুরু হয়Russian: начинаетсяJapanese: 始まるVietnamese: bắt đầuKorean: 시작된다 - 시작하다Turkish: başlarUrdu: شروع ہوتا ہےIndonesian: dimulai - mulai
Example Sentences
The movie begins now.
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It begins with a simple question.
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School begins at eight o’clock.
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Once the meeting begins, please put your phone away.
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The real work begins after everyone goes home.
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Every time she tells that story, she begins by laughing.
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