Begone — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /bi-ˈgȯn/ be·gone

Meaning & Definition of Begone

Begone (verb)

  1. to go away, depart —used especially in the imperative

Begone (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to leave a place often for another

    "in his frustration the beleaguered actor cried out to the autograph seekers, Begone and let me finish my meal in peace!"

    similar: bail, bail out, book (slang), bug off, bug out, bugger off (British slang), buzz (off), clear off (chiefly British), clear out, cut out, depart, dig out, exit, get, get off, go, go off, move, pack (up or off), part, peel off, pike (out or off), pull out, push off, push on, quit, run along, sally (forth), scarper (British), shove (off), step (along), take off, vamoose, walk out, beat it, hit the road, pull stakes, take a hike, take a powder
    related: set out, start, strike out, abscond, decamp, escape, evacuate, flee, fly, get out, mizzle (chiefly British), run away, scat, scram, skip, go out, light out, step out, abandon, desert, forsake, vacate, emigrate, adjourn, remove, retire, retreat, withdraw
    opposite: arrive, come, show up, turn up
    near: abide, dwell, lodge, remain, settle, stay, tarry, approach, close, near, hit, land, reach

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Begone

The most common words with a similar meaning to Begone:

Slang: book
British slang: bugger off
Chiefly British: clear off
British: scarper
bail, bail out, bug off, bug out, buzz (off), clear out, cut out, depart, dig out, exit, get, get off, go, go off, move, pack (up or off), part, peel off, pike (out or off), pull out, push off, push on, quit, run along, sally (forth), shove (off), step (along), take off, vamoose, walk out, beat it, hit the road, pull stakes, take a hike, take a powder

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Begone

Words with the opposite meaning of Begone:

arrive, come, show up, turn up

Related Words for Begone

set out, start, strike out, abscond, decamp, escape, evacuate, flee, fly, get out, mizzle, run away, scat, scram, skip, go out, light out, step out, abandon, desert, forsake, vacate, emigrate, adjourn, remove, retire, retreat, withdraw

Near Antonyms of Begone

abide, dwell, lodge, remain, settle, stay, tarry, approach, close, near, hit, land, reach

Origin & Etymology of Begone

Middle English, from be gone (imperative)

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Begone

What does "Begone" mean?

"Begone" means to go away, depart —used especially in the imperative. As a verb, it is defined as: to go away, depart —used especially in the imperative.

What is another word for "Begone"?

Other words for "Begone" include bail, bail out, book, bug off, bug out, bugger off, buzz (off) and clear off. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Begone" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Begone"?

There are 67 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Begone". Common alternatives include bail, bail out, book, bug off, bug out, bugger off, buzz (off), clear off, clear out and cut out.

What is the opposite of "Begone"?

Antonyms of "Begone" include arrive, come, show up and turn up. Near antonyms include abide, dwell, lodge and remain.

How do you use "Begone" in a sentence?

Examples of "Begone" in a sentence: "in his frustration the beleaguered actor cried out to the autograph seekers, Begone and let me finish my meal in peace!".

Is "Begone" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Begone" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Begone"?

"Begone" is pronounced /bi-ˈgȯn/ and divided into syllables as be·gone.

What is the origin of the word "Begone"?

"Begone" comes from Middle English, from be gone (imperative). First known use: 14th century.