Pronunciation: /bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/

Definitions of becoming

verb the present participle of the verb 'become', indicating an ongoing action or state of change

Example Sentences

A1 She is becoming a better swimmer with practice.

A2 The flowers are becoming more colorful as they bloom.

B1 He is becoming more confident in his public speaking skills.

B2 The company is becoming a major player in the tech industry.

C1 The city is becoming increasingly crowded due to population growth.

C2 Her skills are becoming unparalleled in the field of neuroscience.

Examples of becoming in a Sentence

formal She is becoming more proficient in her role as a project manager.

informal He's becoming quite the expert at playing the guitar.

slang She's becoming a total boss at her new job.

figurative The once barren land is becoming a lush oasis thanks to the recent rainfall.

Grammatical Forms of becoming

past tense

became

plural

becomings

comparative

more becoming

superlative

most becoming

present tense

become

future tense

will become

perfect tense

have become

continuous tense

is becoming

singular

becoming

positive degree

becoming

infinitive

to become

gerund

becoming

participle

becoming

Origin and Evolution of becoming

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'becoming' originated from the Old English word 'gecyme', which means 'suitable' or 'fitting'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'becoming' evolved to encompass not just the idea of being suitable or fitting, but also took on connotations of attractiveness, appropriateness, and gracefulness.