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Become

Bih-KUHM

/bɪˈkʌm/

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Syllable breakdown

become

Dictionary meaning

To enter or assume a certain state or condition.

Examples

  • I've become numb to the feeling.
  • What becomes has duration.

Synonyms: get

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