Begin and Move

Begin

Begin verb - Begin an event that is implied and limited by the nature or inherent function of the direct object.

Usage example: begin a cigar

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Move and begin are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Move" instead a verb "Begin".

Nearby Word: beginning

Move verb - To change the place or position of.

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Begin and move are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Begin" instead a verb "Move".

Nearby Words: moving, moved, movement, mover, movable

attack	begin attack	move attack
plot	begin plot	move plot
turn	begin turn	move turn
show	begin show	move show
Other words: time, way, game, story, attacks.

The various Jacks in Tekken have a move called Gigaton Punch, where the Jack du jour will begin winding up his arm as the announcer starts counting, similar to the aforementioned Balrog.

Source: Situational Damage Attack
The priests needed magic present to begin the awakening, and there was no way Conan's band could move all the cash without a wizard's help.

Source: Bluff the Eavesdropper
You begin by joining Dupin's detective agency and, once you've gone through the tutorial-esque beginnings, immediately move to help him solve the case of the original game.

Source: Videogame / Dark Tales

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