becoming

Pronunciation: /bɪˈkʌm.ɪŋ/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb enter or assume a certain state or condition
  2. verb undergo a change or development
  3. verb come into existence

Synonyms

become, go, get

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
change state
Narrower (hyponyms)
sober up, run, break, take, settle

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