Begone: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ถโโ๏ธ
begone
[ bษชหษกษn ]
dismissal command
Begone is an imperative verb used to command someone to go away or leave. It's often used in a dramatic or forceful manner, suggesting urgency or importance in the request. The term can carry a sense of magical or fantastical context, often employed in literary works or spoken in an authoritative tone.
Synonyms
depart, go away, leave, vanish.
Examples of usage
- Begone, foul creature!
- I command you to begone from my presence.
- With a wave of his hand, he shouted, 'Begone!'
- The wizard said, 'Begone!' and the monster vanished.
- Begone, troublesome thoughts!
Translations
Translations of the word "begone" in other languages:
๐ต๐น vรก embora
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฒ เคเคพเค
๐ฉ๐ช geh weg
๐ฎ๐ฉ pergi
๐บ๐ฆ ัะดะธ ะณะตัั
๐ต๐ฑ idลบ precz
๐ฏ๐ต ๅปใ
๐ซ๐ท va-t'en
๐ช๐ธ vete
๐น๐ท git
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ๋ผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงุฐูุจ
๐จ๐ฟ jdi pryฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ odรญฤ
๐จ๐ณ ่ตฐๅผ
๐ธ๐ฎ pojdi stran
๐ฎ๐ธ farรฐu
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แฌแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ get
๐ฒ๐ฝ vete
Etymology
The term 'begone' is derived from the Middle English expression 'bigon,' which merges 'be' (a modern form of 'to be') and 'gone,' the past participle of 'go.' Its usage can be traced back to the late 14th century, where it was employed as a command or admonishment, urging someone to leave. It became particularly popular in folklore and fairy tales, often associated with magicians or figures of authority casting out evil spirits or unwelcome guests. The term has retained a somewhat archaic charm, used in both literary contexts and modern storytelling, evoking a sense of drama and urgency when instructing someone to vacate an area.