Became: meaning, definitions and examples

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became

 

[ bษชหˆkeษชm ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Became is the simple past tense of the verb 'become'. It refers to the process of coming into existence or undergoing a change to reach a different state or condition. This word can imply a transition from one situation to another, whether in character, status, or physical condition. It is often used to describe personal growth, changes in profession, or transformation in identity.

Synonyms

changed, evolved, transformed, turned

Examples of usage

  • She became a doctor after years of studying.
  • He became increasingly interested in politics.
  • They became friends during their time at college.

Translations

Translations of the word "became" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tornou-se

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช wurde

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menjadi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ะฐะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ staล‚ siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใชใฃใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท devenu

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ se convirtiรณ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท oldu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋˜์—ˆ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุตุจุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stal se

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ stal sa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ˜ๆˆไบ†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ postal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ braut

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะพะปะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฅแƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oldum

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ se convirtiรณ

Etymology

The word 'became' originates from the Old English term 'becuman', which means 'to come to, to arrive'. It is a composite of 'be-' (a prefix with various meanings in Old English) and 'cuman' (meaning 'to come'). Over time, 'becuman' evolved in Middle English to 'become', with its past tense form becoming 'became'. This evolution highlights the transition of the word's use from a general sense of arrival to a more specific meaning tied to transformation and change in state. The linguistic shifts reflect broader changes in the English language from Old to Middle and eventually Modern English, showing how verbs adapt over time in their contractions and usages.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #380, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.