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Become
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Simple meaning
What does Become mean?
Become means to start being or change into something.
Dictionary definition
To begin to be something or change into something.
Example sentences
Become in a sentence
easy
The sky will become dark at night.
medium
With practice, she can become a stronger reader.
hard
Small choices can become habits when people repeat them every day.
Synonyms
Words like Become
turn intoUse when something changes into something else.
grow intoUse when something develops over time.
Antonyms
Opposite words
remainUse when something stays the same.
stayUse when something does not change.
Word family
Become word family
Base word
become
verb
becomes
Starts to be or changes into something.
verb
became
Past tense of become.
verb
becoming
Changing into or starting to be something.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does become mean?
Become means to begin to be something or change into something.
Practice 2
Which phrase is closest in meaning to become?
Turn into can mean become.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of become?
Remain means to stay the same, which contrasts with become.
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