became
pronunciation
How to pronounce became in British English:
UK [bɪˈkeɪm]
How to pronounce became in American English:
US [bɪˈkem]
Word Origin
- became
- past tense of become (q.v.).
Example
- 1. The crisis became particularly severe in recent weeks .
- 2. Suddenly this darkness became terrible .
- 3. Then it just became normal .
- 4. China became equal but extraordinarily poor .
- 5. Their mother suddenly became very stern .