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The party has officially begun. vs The party has officially began

"The party has officially begun" is the proper English phrasing. The word "begun" is the past participle form of the verb "begin," which is used after forms of "have" to show that an action started in the past and is still ongoing. The word "began" is the simple past tense form of the verb, which is used to indicate an action that started and finished in the past.
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The party has officially begun.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use "begun" as the past participle form of the verb "begin" after forms of "have" to indicate that an action started in the past and is still ongoing.

Examples:

  • The meeting has officially begun.
  • The game has officially begun.
  • The concert has officially begun.
  • The journey has officially begun.
  • The project has officially begun.
  • May 12, 2014 ... Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya: The Party Has Officially Begun! - See 22135 traveler reviews, 17492 candid photos, and great deals for Hard ...
  • Jun 28, 2024 ... 140 likes, 10 comments - badbeard on June 28, 2024: "Let's go!!!! Sun is shining and the party has officially begun.
  • Official Video out now! 7 ⚡️ The party has officially begun…cheers #7drinks ⚡️link in bio ⚡️ @212mal @ryandedd_. more. View all 25 comments. September 28, 2023.
  • Oct 3, 2024 ... So, I guess you could say that the party has officially begun? x P.S. Drop me a comment if you're there and fancy meeting up. P.P.S. I'm ...
  • There is always something to celebrate and the sound of a champagne pop usually means the party has officially begun! About our host. Emma brings a relaxed ...
  • Jan 13, 2015 ... Alright, the party has officially begun as co-hosts of the party have arrived: Tim and Colleen Carey. Tim and his family own Butch's Pizza ...
  • Feb 19, 2010 ... The party has officially begun. The girls immediately start putting on all sorts of wacky get-ups from the dress-up bin and acting out a ...
  • The Party Has Officially Begun! June 29, 2015 by News of St. John. festival 2015. As you know, Festival has been underway for a few weeks now, ...
  • Mar 19, 2011 ... The party has officially begun! Here's where you link up your knitting, crocheting, weaving, wrapping, knotting, tying, YARN PROJECTS ...

The party has officially began

This phrase is incorrect. The word "began" is the simple past tense form of the verb "begin" and should not be used after forms of "have" to indicate an ongoing action.

  • Jul 23, 2020 ... We own Friday Mornings!!! The party has officially began with Dj Aludah & Joel. Let's Jam. #BPM #DreamWeekend.
  • Jun 17, 2022 ... The party has officially began. Kasiki is done. Andrews Kakiika is representing live. 2 yrs. 󱘫. Top fan. Abigaba Marius.
  • Nov 29, 2010 ... ... the party has officially began! … and DJ Madjam quickly got the people in the mood. By 12:30AM, everyone was wearing these Thai flower ...
  • Aug 28, 2013 ... ... the party has officially began! … and DJ Madjam quickly got the people in the mood. By 12:30AM, everyone was wearing these Thai flower ...
  • Nov 29, 2010 ... ... the party has officially began! … and DJ Madjam quickly got the people in the mood. By 12:30AM, everyone was wearing these Thai flower ...

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