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to begin
01
to do or experience the first part of something
Intransitive
Transitive: to begin a process or activity | to begin doing sth
1.1
to start uttering words
1.2
to start to work on something
1.4
to cost a specific amount at least
1.5
to have something as the first element or part
02
to do something to a very small extent or to a very limited degree
Transitive: to begin to do sth
Begin
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Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
begin
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beginner
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beginner
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beginning
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beginning
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beginning
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beginning
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Example
John had just begun a decade-long probation for his involvement in the robbery.
He began by explaining the rules of the game to the group.
The teacher asked the students to begin working on their assignments.
Let's begin the cooking process by chopping the vegetables.
The concert is scheduled to begin at 7 PM, so please arrive early.
