# becomes

Pronunciation: say "bi-KUMZ" /bɪˈkʌmz/

## Verb

1. Third-person singular simple present of become. — third-person singular simple present indicative of become
   - Simple: Third-person singular simple present of become. Use it when one person or thing turns into something else.
   - _The caterpillar becomes a butterfly after a few weeks in its cocoon._
   - _A quiet rumor becomes common knowledge once enough people repeat it._

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