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It began vs It begun

The correct phrase is 'it began.' 'Begun' is the past participle form of 'begin' and is used with auxiliary verbs like 'have' (e.g., 'it has begun'). 'Began' is the simple past form of 'begin' and is used to describe actions that started and finished in the past.

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It began

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'it began' when referring to an action that started and finished in the past.

Examples:

  • It began to rain heavily last night.
  • The concert began at 8 p.m.
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Alternatives:

  • it started
  • it commenced
  • it initiated
  • it kicked off
  • it got underway

It begun

This phrase is incorrect in standard English.

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