How to Use "Begin" with Example Sentences

begin (v): to start

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Used with adverbs:

"The play will begin soon."
(soon, shortly)

"The fireworks suddenly began to go off."
(suddenly, immediately, quickly)

"After a rain delay, the game will finally begin."
(finally)

"The musicians slowly began to play."
(slowly, gradually)

"We began the show again."
(again, all over again)

Used with verbs:

"The show is expected to begin at noon."
(be + expected, be + due, be + scheduled)

"Will you be ready to begin on time?"
(be ready)

"The show is going to begin soon."
(be + going)

Used with prepositions:

"The party will begin with dancing."
(with)

"We need to begin by noon."
(by, at)

"Did the ceremony begin on time?"
(on)