become — to come to be; to grow to be; to develop into
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to come to be; to grow to be; to develop into
Pronunciation (IPA): /bɪˈkʌm/
Example Sentences
- My little brother wants to become a superhero when he grows up, but he can't even tie his shoes yet.
- She became fluent in Korean after watching 500 K-drama episodes.
- It has become increasingly difficult to find parking in the city.
become
VERB[/bɪˈkʌm/]
to come to be; to grow to be; to develop into
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'becuman', a combination of the prefix 'be-' (completely) and the verb 'cuman' (to come). The compound originally meant 'to come completely' or 'to arrive at a state', eventually evolving to express the idea of entering into or assuming a condition or status.
Breakdown
be- (completely, thoroughly) + cuman (to come, to arrive). The prefix 'be-' intensifies the action, while 'cuman' provides the core sense of movement or transition, together forming the concept of becoming or entering a new state.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My little brother wants to become a superhero when he grows up, but he can't even tie his shoes yet.”
“She became fluent in Korean after watching 500 K-drama episodes.”
“It has become increasingly difficult to find parking in the city.”
“The weather became cold suddenly, so everyone was wearing shorts and shivering.”
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