Begin with Meaning in English
expression
bɪˈɡɪn/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
bih-GIN with or bih-GIN widh
bɪɡˈɪn/ /wˈɪð
bih-GIN with or bih-GIN widh
Definition
To start with something as the first part, or to have something as the initial element or focus.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both formal and informal contexts. Often followed by a noun or phrase ("begin with a question"). Also used when sequencing instructions ('First, we begin with...'). Not interchangeable with 'start from' (which means starting at a specific point).
Spanish: comenzar con - empezar conPortuguese (BR): começar comPortuguese (PT): começar comChinese (Simplified): 以...开始Chinese (Traditional): 以...開始Hindi: से शुरू करनाArabic: يبدأ بـBengali: দিয়ে শুরু করা - দিয়ে আরম্ভ করাRussian: с начинать - начинаться сJapanese: から始める - から始まるVietnamese: bắt đầu vớiKorean: 으로 시작하다Turkish: ile başlamakUrdu: سے شروع کرناIndonesian: memulai dengan
Example Sentences
Let's begin with the first chapter.
basic
She always begins with a smile.
basic
The instructions begin with step one.
basic
To answer your question, let me begin with some background.
natural
Our meetings usually begin with a quick check-in.
natural
I'll begin with the bad news and finish with the good news.
natural