How Do You Spell BEGGED?

Pronunciation: [bˈɛɡd] (IPA)

Begged, /bɛɡd/, is an irregular verb which means to ask someone earnestly or humbly for something. The spelling of the word 'begged' is unusual because it does not follow the normal rule for past tense verb suffix -ed. Generally, '-ed' is added to the end of regular verbs to create the past tense. But in the case of 'begged', the -ed suffix replaces the final letter 'g' of the base word 'beg', resulting in a unique spelling for its past tense form.

BEGGED Meaning and Definition

  1. Begged is the past tense and past participle form of the verb "beg." The term refers to the act of making a persistent and urgent request for something, usually from someone in a position of authority or ownership. It involves seeking help, favor, or an object by pleading, usually accompanied by humility, desperation, or a sense of neediness.

    When someone begs, they often display extreme humility and a strong desire to obtain what they are requesting. This can involve pleading through words, gestures, or expressions, often emphasizing their desperate or disadvantaged situation. The purpose of begging is typically to receive assistance, financial support, or some form of charity.

    The act of begging can occur in various contexts, such as begging for money on the streets, begging for food or shelter, or even begging for someone's forgiveness or mercy. It can be a way for individuals to survive or meet their basic needs when they lack resources or means.

    Begging can evoke different responses from those being begged from, ranging from acts of kindness and generosity to indifference or denial. It is a practice that is often associated with a vulnerable position or a state of helplessness.

    Overall, begging encompasses the act of making a fervent plea or request for assistance, often driven by desperation or need.

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Etymology of BEGGED

The word begged comes from the Old English word beggen, which is derived from the Proto-Germanic root bagjan, meaning to beg. It is believed to be related to the Old Norse word beggja and the Middle Dutch word bedden. Ultimately, these words can be traced back to the Proto-Indo-European root bheg, which also means to beg.

Conjugate verb Begged

CONDITIONAL

I would begged
you would begged
he/she/it would begged
we would begged
they would begged
I would beg
we would beg
you would beg
he/she/it would beg
they would beg

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be begging
you would be begging
he/she/it would be begging
we would be begging
they would be begging

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have begged
you would have begged
he/she/it would have begged
we would have begged
they would have begged

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been begging
you would have been begging
he/she/it would have been begging
we would have been begging
they would have been begging

FUTURE

I will beg
you will beg
he/she/it will beg
we will beg
they will beg

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be begging
you will be begging
he/she/it will be begging
we will be begging
they will be begging

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have begged
you will have begged
he/she/it will have begged
we will have begged
they will have begged

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been begging
you will have been begging
he/she/it will have been begging
we will have been begging
they will have been begging

IMPERATIVE

you beg
we let´s beg

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to beg

PAST

I begged
you begged
he/she/it begged
we begged
they begged

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was begging
you were begging
he/she/it was begging
we were begging
they were begging

PAST PARTICIPLE

begged

PAST PERFECT

I had begged
you had begged
he/she/it had begged
we had begged
they had begged

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been begging
you had been begging
he/she/it had been begging
we had been begging
they had been begging

PRESENT

I beg
you beg
he/she/it begs
we beg
they beg

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am begging
you are begging
he/she/it is begging
we are begging
they are begging

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

begging

PRESENT PERFECT

I have begged
you have begged
he/she/it has begged
we have begged
they have begged

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been begging
you have been begging
he/she/it has been begging
we have been begging
they have been begging

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