begin

How many syllables in begin?

There are 2 syllables in the word begin.

How to pronounce begin:

Definition of begin:

begin:: The past tense of Begin is began.

Synonyms for begin:

attack

auspicate

bestir oneself

break in

come on

commence

embark

enter

fall

get

get down

get going

get moving

get rolling

get started

get to

get weaving

jump off

launch

plunge

recommence

set about

set out

start

start out

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Antonyms for begin:

accomplish

achieve

bring to a close

bring to a conclusion

bring to an end

bring to fruition

close out

complete

conclude

consummate

culminate

disenchant

disgust

displease

draw to a close

end

finalise

finalize

finish

finish off

fulfil

fulfill

knock off

put the lid on

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