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The past tense form of 'become' is became. Example: She became a successful entrepreneur after years of hard work. (She became a successful entrepreneur after years of hard work.)
Definition of “become”
- to come into existence or develop into something
- to undergo a change or transformation
Tense sentence structure and examples:
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed
| Past Simple | became |
| Past Continuous | becoming |
| Past Perfect | become |
Example
She became a doctor after completing medical school.
Example
He became interested in photography at a young age.
Example
At that time, she was becoming more independent.
Example
I wasn't becoming the person I wanted to be.
Example
By the time he graduated, he had become an expert in his field.
Example
She had become a renowned artist by the age of 30.
