Collocations for begin - verb
ADV.
(all over) again
Once it has finished, the video automatically begins again. | We had to begin all over again.
Once it has finished, the video automatically begins again. | We had to begin all over again.
VERB + BEGIN
be due to, be expected to, be scheduled to
The entertainment was due to begin at 8.30.
The entertainment was due to begin at 8.30.
be ready to | be about to, be going to
A new life was about to begin for him.
A new life was about to begin for him.
PREP.
by
Let''s begin by writing down a few ideas.
Let''s begin by writing down a few ideas.
with
We will begin with a brief discussion of the problems. | Can you think of a word beginning with V?
We will begin with a brief discussion of the problems. | Can you think of a word beginning with V?
PHRASES
begin at the beginning
Begin your story at the beginning, and carry on to the end.
Begin your story at the beginning, and carry on to the end.