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becoming

/bɪˈkʊmɪŋɡ/

Meanings
  • verb

    In the process of becoming or growing into something.

    - "The caterpillar is becoming a butterfly."
    - "She is becoming more confident with each passing day."
  • verb

    Taking on a new role, identity, or status.

    - "He is becoming a responsible adult."
    - "The company is becoming a market leader in its industry."

Pronunciation
  1. /bəˈkʌmɪŋ/



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Antonyms

unbecoming
Synonyms

befit , suit , get , go , turn
Rhymes
Words rhyming with becoming
becoming , glooming , blooming , dooming , rooming , looming , glooming , booming , gloom-ing , rooming , zooming
Variants
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becoming , becomingly , became , became of , become , become of , becomes , becomes of , becoming of
Forms
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becomes, became, being, be, be came, be come


Etymology
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The word 'becoming' comes from the Old English word 'becoman', which means 'to become, come to be, come into being, take on a new condition, or grow'.


Trivia
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  1. Did you know that the word 'becoming' is related to the word 'come'? They both share the same Old English root word, 'cuman', which means 'to come'.

  2. The term 'becoming' is often used in science to describe the process of an organism developing from an embryo to an adult.


Related Concepts
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  1. transformation: The process of changing from one state or form to another.

  2. evolution: The gradual development of something over time.

  3. metamorphosis: A radical transformation from one form or stage to another.


Culture
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In literature, 'becoming' is often used to describe the transformation or growth of a character. In art, it can represent the evolution or metamorphosis of an object or idea. In music, it can signify the progression or development of a melody or theme.

How to Memorize "becoming"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a caterpillar transforming into a butterfly, or a seed sprouting and growing into a plant.
    - Visualize yourself taking on a new role or identity, or growing and developing in some way.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'becoming' with transformation, growth, or development.
    - Think of the word 'metamorphosis' when you see 'becoming'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'Bears Butterflies, Becomes Better, Becomes Bigger'.
    - Use a rhyme or song to help remember the meaning of 'becoming'.


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