The English verb become translates as “to become”. It is irregular: some of its forms don't follow the default pattern. It is one of the 25 most frequent verbs in this collection.
The forms of become
The core forms of become are: third person becomes, present participle becoming, past simple became, past participle become. Because it is irregular, at least one of these is not what the regular rule would predict.
become in a sentence
In a sentence, become looks like this: It becomes cold here in winter.. The example shows the context the form turns up in.
Tenses and CEFR levels
This page lists 4 tenses and moods of become, grouped by CEFR level. The third person (A1) is free to practise in Verboteca; Premium opens every tense and mood up to the advanced levels.
FAQ
What does “become” mean in English?
become means “to become”.
Is become regular or irregular?
become is an irregular English verb: some of its forms don't follow the regular pattern.
