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Definition: Meaning of, beg in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / bɛɡ /

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Word Forms:
Prsesent Past Past Participle
beg begged begged
Present Participle Third Person Singular
begging begs
  1. ask [intransitive and transitive] to ask for something in an anxious or urgent way, because you want it very much
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  2. money/food [intransitive and transitive] to ask people to give you food, money etc, usually because you are very poor
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  3. animal [intransitive] if a dog begs, it sits up with its front legs off the ground
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  4. I beg your pardon spoken used to ask someone to repeat what they have just said
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  5. I beg your pardon spoken used to say sorry when you have made a mistake, or said something wrong or embarrassing
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  6. I beg your pardon spoken used to show that you strongly disagree with something that someone has said, or think it is unacceptable
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  7. I beg to differ spoken formal used to say firmly that you do not agree with something that has been said
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  8. beg the question to make you want to ask a question that has not yet been answered
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  9. beg the question to treat an idea as though it were true or had been proved, when this may not be the case
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  10. be going begging British English spoken if something is going begging, it is available for anyone who wants it
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  11. beg, borrow, or steal to do whatever you must in order to get what you want - often used humorously
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beg used in phrases

  • I beg your pardon
    1. indicates incomprehension, a request to repeat for clarification
  • beg off (verb)
    1. ask for permission to be released from an engagement
  • beg the question (verb)
    1. assume the truth of something, especially the very thing to be proved; avoid a difficult point
    2. of a statement or argument invite a follow up question or point
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