became
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1 changed into (v.) A1 Beginnerthe past tense of 'become'. You use it to say that someone or something changed into something else.
the simple past tense of 'become'. It functions as a linking verb to describe a completed transition into a new state or identity.
ExampleAfter years of hard work, she finally became a professional pilot.
ExampleThe small coastal village became a bustling tourist destination almost overnight following the completion of the new highway.
- turned into
- grew
PitfallHe has became a doctor.He has become a doctor.In standard English, 'became' is only for the simple past. Use 'become' after 'have', 'has', or 'had'.
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2 past participle (non-standard) (v.) C1 Advanced Informal Dialecta form of 'become' used after 'have' or 'has' in some informal or regional speaking.
the past participle of 'become' in certain non-standard or colloquial dialects. In standard English, the past participle is 'become'.
ExampleHe said he had became tired of waiting for the bus.
ExampleIn some regional dialects, speakers might say they have 'became' accustomed to the noise, though 'become' remains the standard form in writing.
UsageUsed as a past participle in place of 'become' in specific regional varieties of English.