Begin and Ceased

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Begin verb - To take the first step in (a process or course of action).

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Ceased is an antonym for begin.

Nearby Word: beginning

Definitions of Begin not found.

Begin is an antonym for ceased in stop topic.

Nearby Words: cease, ceasing

Krabs ceased to exist (and was never valid to begin with), they technically stole several hundred dollars worth of food from him.

Source: Protagonist-Centered Morality
Bro, Mom and Dad were all killed by Jack Noir, Grandpa was Dead to Begin With, and Bec has effectively ceased to exist due to his prototyping.

Source: Mentor Occupational Hazard

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