begun
Pronunciation:
/bɪˈɡʌn/verb
Definitions
To start, to initiate or take the first step into something.
Example: I began playing the piano at the age of five. Now that everyone is here, we should begin the presentation.
To be in the first stage of some situation
Example: The program begins at 9 o'clock on the dot. I rushed to get to class on time, but the lesson had already begun.
To come into existence.