45 Sentences With Begin: Guide To Better English

Improve your English grammar today by practicing sentences with begin! Over 45 fun examples including began + begun, too! We will also look at synonyms for begin, along with the expression “new beginnings”. Let’s begin!

Sentences with begin

Here are the first 10 of today’s sentences with begin – they are written in regular, native English. Read and repeat them all!

Another day in paradise begins.
Spring begins with a gradual warming in most parts of the world.
High school students typically begin their day with the ringing of the first-period bell.
They say that a successful career begins with a firm handshake and a confident introduction.
Every experienced pet owner knows that training a dog begins with consistency and patience.
Understanding the value of money begins with saving and spending wisely.
Jake’s trip through Europe will begin in the historical heart of Rome.
Abstract expressionist art begins not with a brushstroke, but with an emotion.
Begin each day with a smile, and you’ll notice how people respond more positively.
A great dish begins in the garden, with freshly picked vegetables and herbs.

Begin meaning + begin began begun

The verb “begin” means to start something or to do the first part of an action. When you begin, you are starting to do something new or starting a new part of something that was already happening. It is used when you talk about the initial step in a process.

To make a sentence with “begin,” you need to think about what is starting. You can use “begin” like this:

I begin my homework after school.

This means you start doing your homework once school is over.

Tense	Begin Verb Form	Example Sentences With Begin, began, begun
Present	begin	I begin reading at 9PM every night.
Past	began	Yesterday, I began learning to swim.
Past Participle	begun	I have begun a new project at work.

Begin Began Begun: We can use all three!

“Begin” is used in the present tense, as in something is starting right now, or it is a habit.
“Began” is the past tense, which means the action started at some point in the past.
“Begun” is the past participle, which requires an auxiliary verb (like have or had) and is often used in perfect tenses, indicating an action that started in the past and is relevant now or was relevant up to another point in the past.

Sentences with begin: simple English

Here are 5 sentences with begin that are great for beginners of English. Read and repeat

I will begin eating.
Tom will begin dancing.
Tina begins lunch with a salad every day.
The day begins with breakfast.
Please begin cleaning the floor.

Begin in a sentence

Here are another 10 examples of begin in a sentence to practice your English grammar and speaking with:

Begin mastering a musical instrument by getting used to daily practice.
Epic films like “Lawrence of Arabia” begin with sweeping shots of vast landscapes.
Begin your day with a balanced breakfast if you’re serious about maintaining your health.
The wise usage of time often begins with turning down distractions like phones.
A restful night of sleep can begin with a comfortable mattress and a dark, cool room.
When you begin exploring new cuisine, it’s an adventure for both the palate and mind!
Learning to cook begins with understanding how flavors work together.
Any successful trip to the shops begins with a well-thought-out list to stay on track.
When friends begin making travel arrangements, it’s important to discuss expectations.
One’s love for reading often begins with a single book that makes an impact.

Sentences with began

Now we will turn our attention to the past tense. Here are 5 example sentences with began:

The concert began at eight o’clock.
Mr. Kline began his career as a teacher in 2001.
The meeting began with a welcome speech from the president.
It began raining just as we stepped outside. What rotten luck!
Mary began writing her novel last year.

Begun in a sentence

Begun is often used in the perfect tenses. Here are 5 examples of begun in a sentence for you to practice:

After months of planning and saving up, we have finally begun our home renovation.
The construction team has begun laying the foundation for the new building.
I’ve begun reading a new book that I can’t put down!
Research on the new project has just begun, and it’s expected to take a couple of years before we can actually start the project.
Liam and Eve have begun their road trip through Spain.

Beginning in a sentence

Here are some examples of another variant, beginning in a sentence:

The film is just beginning, sit down!
The beginning of the film was very exciting.
Tracey felt nervous at the beginning of her speech, but she soon calmed down!
In the beginning, they didn’t get along at all, but Craig and Carla are good friends now.
The flowers in my garden start to bloom at the beginning of spring.

New beginnings meaning

“New beginnings” suggests the start of a fresh phase in life, marked by novel experiences or opportunities. It often implies leaving behind past methods, habits, or experiences, and leaving behind some bad things that might have happened in your life!

Example sentences with “new beginnings”

Moving to Toronto marked a new beginning for Troy.
The first day of school is a new beginning for every student.
After her retirement, Margaret found new beginnings in her painting hobby. She is pretty good at it!
The New Year is celebrated as a time for new beginnings.
Their reconciliation after the big row was a new beginning for their friendship.

Begin synonyms: What are some alternatives to sentences with begin?

While enhancing our English with today’s main word begin is all well and good, it is also really useful for our vocabulary acquisition to be finding new words and ways to say things constantly. Here are 3 begin synonyms for you to practice:

Begin synonym	Meaning	Begin synonym sentences
Start	To commence or to do the first part of something	Sarah starts her homework at 6 PM every day without fail!
Commence	To begin or to start something, often used more formally	Classes commence at 8 o’clock sharp.
Initiate	To cause or start the beginning of something	The mayor initiated the new recycling program last month.

Why don’t you use each begin synonym to make your own sentences, too?

Sentences with begin: FAQs

Now that we have looked at not only sentences with begin but also began, begun, and beginning, I think it is a good time to cover some more general questions about today’s word:

Has Begun or Has Began (Which One to Use?)

“Has begun” is the correct form to use when referring to an action that started in the past and is continuing into the present or still has relevance now. “Began” is the simple past tense form and should not be used with “has.” The correct ways are like this:

The meeting has already begun, so we need to hurry to join.
The meeting began before they arrived. They needed to hurry.

I Have Begun or Began?

“I have begun” is the proper form when you’re talking about an action you started in the past that may still be ongoing or affecting the present. This is called the present perfect tense. For example, you might say:

I have begun learning French, but there is still a long way to go!

Already Begun or Began?

“Already begun” should be used when you’re stating that an action has been initiated at some point before now and could still be in progress. “Already” here implies that the start of the action has occurred sooner than expected or before a certain point in time. Like this:

Sally has already begun researching for her thesis

I’ve Begun or Began?

“I’ve begun” is correct to use when you want to express that you have started something recently or that an action was initiated in the past and is still relevant. “I’ve” is a contraction for “I have,” so it goes before “begun” as part of the present perfect tense. Take a look at these examples:

I’ve begun to take my health more seriously
I’ve begun arriving at work early these days.

And So It Begins: What does this mean?

“And so it begins” is a phrase expressing that something is starting, often used when the starting point marks the beginning of a significant or anticipated event. This phrase carries a tone of inevitability or a sense of embarking on a noteworthy journey. It is basically used for major things. Here are a few examples to make it super clear!

As the first guests arrived at the party, I thought to myself, “And so it begins; a night to remember!”
The countdown ended and the marathon runners took off, marking the moment where we say, “And so it begins.”
Watching the approach of the typhoon, I thought, “And so it begins – a major storm”

Sentences with begin: a very important English verb!

Today we have covered lots of sentences with begin – I hope you have seen how usual and also common this word is in English! Main points to remember:

It’s a verb
Begin is the present tense
If we want to talk about things not in the present, we use began or begun

Don’t forget there are plenty more guides to English verbs here at Natural English Central. Feel free to stick around! Thanks for reading and learning with me today!