interjection
begone
bee-GON
Begone (interjection) means an old-fashioned way of ordering someone or something to leave immediately. Example: “Begone!" the wizard shouted at the intruding spirit.”
interjection
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An old-fashioned way of ordering someone or something to leave immediately.
""Begone!" the wizard shouted at the intruding spirit."
How to use begone
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA dramatic, old-fashioned way of saying "go away!"
When to use it
Archaic and theatrical — used today mostly for humorous or fantasy effect.
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Etymology
A fusion of "be" and "gone" — literally telling someone to "be gone," i.e., to leave at once.
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What does “begone” mean?
The word “begone” means an old-fashioned way of ordering someone or something to leave immediately. In plain terms, a dramatic, old-fashioned way of saying "go away!".
How do you pronounce “begone”?
“Begone” is pronounced bee-GON (/biːˈɡɒn/ in IPA).
How do you use “begone” in a sentence?
Here is “begone” used in a sentence: “"Begone!" the wizard shouted at the intruding spirit.”
What part of speech is “begone”?
“Begone” is an interjection.
