Irregular Verb Begin: begin - began - begun
The irregular verb begin does not form its past tense by adding -ed.
| Base form | Simple past | Past participle |
|---|---|---|
| begin | began | begun |
How to Use It
- Present: I begin.
- Past: Yesterday I began.
- Present perfect: I have begun.
Remember
Use the past participle (begun) after have, has or had, and in passive sentences. Learn the three forms together: begin - began - begun.
See also: The Simple Past Tense and The Present Perfect Tense.