Past tense of BECOME

English Grammar

The past tense of BECOME is BECAME.

Pronunciation of BECOME

UK: / bɪˈkeɪm / --- US: / bɪˈkeɪm /

You can hear the pronunciation in the video.

Example sentences with BECOME

• They became very angry.
• He became the new manager or our department.
• The music next door suddenly became louder.
• She became a doctor after years of study.
• He became the CEO of the company.
• They became friends after meeting at the conference.
• I became interested in astronomy after the eclipse.
• She became a vegetarian for health reasons.
• He became famous overnight.
• They became parents for the first time.
• I became aware of the issue through social media.
• He became an expert in his field.
• They became inseparable after their adventure.
• I became a regular at the local café.
• She became known for her philanthropy.
• He became a legend in his own lifetime.
• They became rivals in business.

Next learning activities

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