Became — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb phrase /bi-ˈkəm/ be·come

Meaning & Definition of Became

Became (verb)

  1. to come into existence
  2. to come to be
  3. to undergo change or development

Became (phrase)

  1. to stop being stuck to something
  2. to be brought into a state of disarray, discomposure, or incoherence

Became (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to eventually have as a state or quality

    "many people became sick with the flu"

    "with the arrival of autumn the days become crisper and breezier"

    similar: came, got, grew, ran, turned, waxed, went
    related: altered, changed, metamorphosed, modified, mutated, transfigured, transformed, transmuted
    near: abided, continued, lingered, remained, stayed, was

Related Entry: Become (verb)

Become is a different word from Became. The synonyms below are for become, not for became.

  1. to eventually have as a state or quality

    "many people became sick with the flu"

    "with the arrival of autumn the days become crisper and breezier"

    similar: come, get, go, grow, run, turn, wax
    related: alter, change, metamorphose, modify, mutate, transfigure, transform, transmute
    near: abide, be, continue, linger, remain, stay

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Became

The most common words with a similar meaning to Became:

came, got, grew, ran, turned, waxed, went

Related Words for Became

altered, changed, metamorphosed, modified, mutated, transfigured, transformed, transmuted

Near Antonyms of Became

abided, continued, lingered, remained, stayed, was

Word Forms of Became

Inflections: become, becoming

Origin & Etymology of Became

Middle English, to come to, become, from Old English becuman, from be- + cuman to come

First known use: before 12th centuryi

Frequently Asked Questions about Became

What does "Became" mean?

"Became" means to come into existence. As an a verb and a phrase, it is defined as: to come into existence.

What is another word for "Became"?

Other words for "Became" include came, got, grew, ran, turned, waxed and went. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Became" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Became"?

There are 15 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Became". Common alternatives include came, got, grew, ran, turned, waxed and went.

How do you use "Became" in a sentence?

Examples of "Became" in a sentence: "many people became sick with the flu"; "with the arrival of autumn the days become crisper and breezier".

Is "Became" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Became" can be used as a verb and a phrase, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Became"?

"Became" is pronounced /bi-ˈkəm/ and divided into syllables as be·come.

What is the origin of the word "Became"?

"Became" comes from Middle English, to come to, become, from Old English becuman, from be- + cuman to come. First known use: before 12th centuryi.

What is another word for "Became" meaning "to eventually have as a state or quality"?

When "Became" (verb) means to eventually have as a state or quality, synonyms include came, got, grew, ran, turned and waxed.