Becoming: meaning, definitions and examples

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becoming

 

[ bษชหˆkสŒmษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

personal development

Becoming refers to the process of undergoing change or transformation into a particular state or identity. It often implies growth, evolution, or improvement in character, position, or circumstance.

Synonyms

developing, growing, transforming

Examples of usage

  • She is becoming more confident in her abilities.
  • He is becoming a skilled musician after years of practice.
  • They are becoming involved in community service.
Context #2 | Noun

state of change

Becoming can denote the condition of transitioning or evolving into something else, indicating an ongoing process rather than a completed state.

Synonyms

development, evolution, transformation

Examples of usage

  • Her journey of becoming has inspired many.
  • The film explores the theme of becoming.
  • His art reflects his process of becoming.

Translations

Translations of the word "becoming" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tornando-se

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคจเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช werden

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menjadi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ะฐะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ stawanie siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใชใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท devenir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ convertirse

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท olmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุตุจุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stรกvat se

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ staลฅ sa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ˜ๅพ—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ postati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ verรฐa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะพะปัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒ“แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ olmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ convertirse

Etymology

The word 'becoming' is derived from the Old English 'becuman,' which means 'to come about, to arrive.' Over time, the term evolved, incorporating the prefix 'be-' which suggests thoroughness or intensity. The suffix '-ing' indicates a process or ongoing action. The semantic shift from a mere physical arrival to a broader sense of transformation illustrates the linguistic evolution of the term. In modern English, 'becoming' encompasses various contexts, especially in personal development and identity formation, reflecting contemporary values around growth and transformation. This evolution showcases how language adapts to cultural changes, emphasizing a journey rather than a mere endpoint.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,706, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.