English · Common Verbs
begun
/bɪˈɡʌn/
[/bɪˈɡʌn/]
past participle of begin
Beginnerverb
Definition
Past participle of 'begin': used with 'have' to show something has started.
Example
The rainy season has begun, so the farmers are busy planting rice across the green fields.
The rainy season has begun, so the farmers are busy planting rice across the green fields.
Etymology
From Old English 'begunnen', past participle of 'beginnan' (to begin).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in perfect tenses; never used alone without an auxiliary.