became

S2 W1

in Vietnamese Trở thành

BrE /bɪˈkeɪm/ AmE /bɪˈkeɪm/

verb en → vi

past became pp become ing becoming

1 BECOME [intransitive] A2

Trở thành

to start to be something or someone, especially as a result of an event or change

  • become sb/sth

Collocations became famous · became a doctor

  • She became a successful businesswoman.

    Cô ấy đã trở thành một doanh nhân thành đạt.

2 CHANGE [intransitive] B1

Biến đổi, thay đổi

to change from one state or condition to another, especially as a result of an event or process

  • become sth

Collocations became clear · became popular

  • The weather became very cold.

    Thời tiết trở nên rất lạnh.