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Becomes Meaning in English

word · lemma: become

/bɪˈkəmz/
bi-KUHMZ
/bɪkˈʌmz/
bi-KUHMZ

Definición

Third-person singular form of 'become'. It means to start to be something different, or to suit someone in appearance or behavior.

Uso & Matices

Most often used for change: 'becomes clear', 'becomes a problem', 'becomes friends with'. In more formal English, it can also mean 'suits' someone: 'That color becomes you.' Learners often confuse it with 'be'—'becomes' shows a change, not a fixed state.

Oraciones de Ejemplo

Water becomes ice when it is very cold.

basic

He becomes angry when people lie to him.

basic

She becomes a doctor next year.

basic

Once the sun goes down, this street becomes really quiet.

natural

It becomes a bigger issue if nobody talks about it.

natural

That shade of blue really becomes you.

natural