became

[bɪˈkeɪm]

became Definition

• 1. begin to be; come to be
• 2. undergo a change or development

Using became: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "became" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She became a doctor after years of studying.

• Example

  The caterpillar became a butterfly.

• Example

  He became more confident as he gained experience.

• Example

  The weather became colder as the night went on.

became Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for became

• developed into
• turned into
• transformed into

Phrases with became

• become of

  happen to or befall someone or something

  Example

  I wonder what will become of him now that he's lost his job.

• become of age

  reach the age at which one is legally recognized as an adult

  Example

  In most countries, you become of age when you turn 18.

• become of someone

  find out what has happened to someone

  Example

  I haven't seen her in years. I wonder what's become of her.

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Summary: became in Brief

The verb 'became' [bɪˈkeɪm] means to begin to be or undergo a change or development. It is often used to describe a transformation, such as 'The caterpillar became a butterfly.' 'Became' can also be used in phrases like 'become of,' meaning to happen to or befall someone or something, and 'become of age,' meaning to reach the age of legal adulthood.