Begun
/bɪˈɡʌn/
verbBeginnerCommonGeneral
Meaning
Questions
Definitions
1
Having started; commenced.
/bɪˈɡʌn/
verbneutralBeginner
General
Past participle of 'begin'
The meeting has begun.
💡 Simply: Started.
More Examples
2
Work on the house has begun.
How It's Used
General
"The project has begun."
Past participle of the verb "begin." Derived from Old English "beginnan," ultimately related to Proto-Germanic roots.
The usage of 'begun' has remained consistent throughout history, primarily as the past participle of 'begin.'
Memory tip
Think of 'begun' as 'being begun,' emphasizing the action of starting.
Practice
begonbegunn
Usage
20%Spoken
80%Written