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beg

Definition of beg:

part of speech: verb

To ask earnestly: to beseech: to take for granted:- pr. p. begging; pa. p. begged'.
part of speech: verb

To ask earnestly; to beseech; to entreat; to solicit charity; to take for granted; to assume.

Common misspellings:

begg (54.5%)
eg (45.5%)

Usage examples for beg:

I want to beg your pardon. "Tales of the Road" – Charles N. Crewdson
So don't take it ill of me, John; I beg of you be careful of your English. "The Adventures of Harry Richmond, Complete" – George Meredith Last Updated: March 7, 2009
I beg your pardon, I replied, I had no idea. "Idle Ideas in 1905" – Jerome K. Jerome
I shall write from Peekskill very soon, and beg to hear from you. "Memoirs of Aaron Burr, Complete" – Matthew L. Davis

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