became (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: /bɪˈkeɪm/
Definition
To start to be something or to be in a particular state or condition.
Examples
The caterpillar became a butterfly.
He became famous overnight.
The weather became cold and rainy.
How to Use became
- become + adjective (prepositional phrase)
- To change into a particular state or condition. — "The leaves became red in autumn."
- become + noun (prepositional phrase)
- To start to be something. — "He became a doctor after years of study."
- become + infinitive (prepositional phrase)
- To start to do something. — "She became to understand the complex situation."
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