Past tense of begin
The past simple of begin is began and the past participle is begun: begin – began – begun.
- Base form V1
- begin
- Past simple V2
- began
- Past participle V3
- begun
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Meaning of begin
To start happening or existing
- ExampleThe ceremony begins at nine tomorrow morning.
Begin, began, begun in sentences
- Past simpleThe film began at seven.
- Past participleThe lesson has already begun.
Common mistakes
beginedbegan. Begin is irregular, so it does not take -ed.The lesson has already began.The lesson has already begun. After have, use the past participle, begun.
Similar verbs
All three forms different, like begin: be, do, go, know, see, take, give, write.
Common questions
What is the past tense of begin?
Began. For example: The film began at seven.
What is the past participle of begin?
Begun. It follows have in the perfect tenses, as in The lesson has already begun.
Is begin a regular verb?
No. Begin is irregular: its past forms do not end in -ed.
