Pronunciation: /bɪˈkʌm ʌv/
verb to happen to or befall someone or something
A1 What will become of us if we get lost in the forest?
A2 I wonder what will become of that old abandoned house.
B1 I am concerned about what will become of our friendship after this disagreement.
B2 The company's future success will depend on what becomes of this new product launch.
C1 It is uncertain what will become of the economy in the coming years.
C2 The outcome of the negotiations will determine what becomes of the peace talks.
preposition used to inquire about the fate or whereabouts of someone or something
A1 I wonder what will become of my old toys.
A2 After the company closed down, I wondered what would become of my job.
B1 When I retire, I am not sure what will become of my savings.
B2 As the conflict escalated, people were concerned about what would become of their homes.
C1 After the merger, there were many speculations about what would become of the two companies.
C2 In times of uncertainty, it is natural to wonder what will become of our society.
formal What will become of the company after the merger?
informal I wonder what's gonna become of that old abandoned house.
slang I have no idea what's gonna become of us if we keep procrastinating.
figurative She was worried about what would become of her dreams if she didn't take action.
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