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Definition of begone

begone

/bɪˈɡɔːn/
be · gone
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• interjection

1

Used as a peremptory or dramatic command ordering someone or something to go away immediately.

Example

""Begone from my sight!" the monarch commanded the disgraced courtier."

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• verb

1

To go away or depart immediately (used strictly in the imperative or infinitive).

Example

"The weary travelers knew they must begone before the winter storm sealed the mountain pass."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Begone" is an archaic or literary expression used almost exclusively in the imperative mood or after modal verbs (such as "must begone") to command someone or something to leave immediately.

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begin
beginner
beginning
begone
begonia
begrudge
begrudger

Word Origin & Etymology

Originating in late Middle English (15th century) as a fusion of the phrase "be gone" (composed of the imperative "be" and the past participle "gone").

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Begone. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/begone
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