Became: meaning, definitions and examples
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became
[ bษชหkeษชm ]
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:
๐ต๐น tornou-se
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช wurde
๐ฎ๐ฉ menjadi
๐บ๐ฆ ััะฐะฒ
๐ต๐ฑ staล siฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ใชใฃใ
๐ซ๐ท devenu
๐ช๐ธ se convirtiรณ
๐น๐ท oldu
๐ฐ๐ท ๋์๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃุตุจุญ
๐จ๐ฟ stal se
๐ธ๐ฐ stal sa
๐จ๐ณ ๅๆไบ
๐ธ๐ฎ postal
๐ฎ๐ธ braut
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะพะปะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฅแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ oldum
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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