became
Translation
became
Examples
She became a doctor.
She became a doctor.
It became cold yesterday.
It became cold yesterday.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) became ((noun/adjective)) to start to be (sth.) She became a doctor.
Similar Words
Synonyms: got, grew, turned into
Etymology
From Old English 'becuman' meaning 'to happen, come to'. A combination of 'be-' and 'come'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'be' + 'came'. Something 'came' to 'be' different. This helps remember it signifies a change.