Definition

To leave or go away, often used as a command.

Example

The wizard waved his hand and said, 'Begone!'

Tense Forms

Conversation

I can't believe how loud that music is right now.

I know, right? It's really hard to concentrate.

Could you please just tell them to begone with the noise?

Good idea! I'll go ask them to turn it down.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Begone → It is formed from "be-" (meaning to make or cause) and "gone" (from Old English "gan", meaning to go). The word "begone" means to cause to go away or to leave.

Memory Tip

Think of making someone 'go away' — 'be-' means to make, and 'gone' means to have left.

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