Synonyms

begone

American

[bih-gawn, -gon] / bɪˈgɔn, -ˈgɒn /

verb (used without object)

to go away; depart (usually used in the imperative).

begone British

/ bɪˈɡɒn /

go away!

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Etymology

Origin of begone

1325–75; Middle English; be (imperative), gone

Example Sentences

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“Oh, it’s you, then, is it? We’ve no rations for you, and we’re all tightening our belts. Begone.”

From Literature

It isn’t the sort of number of people you can just decide to sling out, saying “Begone!”

From The Wall Street Journal

Neutral tones and minimalist palettes begone, this year it's all about being bold.

From BBC

Um, it might be the last debate before the Iowa caucuses — it is worth your time, even if you just stoop to name-calling like, “begone you sniveling weasel.”

From Washington Times

Begone typos and grammar mistakes!

From New York Times

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