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become

verb

enter or assume a certain state or condition

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
B
Ends with
E
Contains
EC
Scrabble score
12
CEFR level
A1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

bɪˈkʌm

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Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. enter or assume a certain state or condition

    “He became annoyed when he heard the bad news”

verb

  1. come into existence

    “What becomes has duration”

verb

  1. undergo a change or development

    “The water turned into ice”

verb

  1. enhance the appearance of

    “Mourning becomes Electra”

In context

Example Sentences

He became annoyed when he heard the bad news
It must be getting more serious
her face went red with anger
She went into ecstasy
Get going!
What becomes has duration
The water turned into ice
Her former friend became her worst enemy
He turned traitor
Mourning becomes Electra
This behavior doesn't suit you!

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