begin, commence, start, initiate, inaugurate, usher in mean to take the first step in a course, process, or operation. begin, start, and commence are often interchangeable.

Grammar Begin or start? We can use the verbs begin and start to mean the same thing but begin is more formal than start. Begin is an irregular verb. Its past simple form is began and its -ed form is …

start – begin 1. used with noun phrases If you start or begin something, you do it from a particular time. There is no difference in meaning. My father started work when he was fourteen. We'll begin the …

If you say that you cannot begin to imagine, understand, or explain something, you are emphasizing that it is almost impossible to explain, understand, or imagine.

Begin, commence, initiate, start (when followed by noun or gerund) refer to setting into motion or progress something that continues for some time. Begin is the common term: to begin knitting a …

begin definition: start or initiate an action or event. Check meanings, examples, usage tips, pronunciation, domains, and related words. Discover expressions like "begin anew", "begin to dawn …

To begin with, we can't leave the children alone. (Definition of begin from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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The hotel was awful! To begin with, our room was too small. (Definition of begin from the Webster's Essential Mini Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

It was named after Roy C. Start, two-time mayor of Toledo and founder of the West Toledo YMCA. The school building was demolished and replaced with a new building. Students have been attending the …