Begin and Unlock

Begin

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

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

Nearby Word: beginning

Unlock verb - To set free (from a state of being held in check).

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Begin and unlock are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Begin" instead a verb "Unlock".

Nearby Words: unlocked, unlocking

attack	begin attack	unlock attack
stage	begin stage	unlock stage
time	begin time	unlock time
path	begin path	unlock path
Other words: way, level, game, story, chapter, mission.

Before Jerry can unlock the lock box, George opens it casually and reveals that it was never locked to begin with.

Source: It Was with You All Along
So if you missed any during your first run, you have to replay an older save to unlock (assuming you have multiple saves to begin with).

Source: New Game+
There were only sixteen of them to begin with in the first game, but a later update added five new levels — you still have to beat the original 16 to unlock them, though.

Source: Video Game / Mighty Switch Force!

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