verb
Begun
verb
1
The past participle of "begin," used with "have" or "be" to describe something that has started.
"The renovations have already begun."
"Once the ceremony had begun, latecomers were asked to wait outside."
How to Use Begun
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe form of "begin" you use after "have," "has," or "had."
Common mistake
Don't use "begun" without a helping verb — say "it began," not "it begun," in standard English.
Word Forms
Beguns plural
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The renovations have already _____.