Became
6 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Past tense of become; grew to be or came to be something.
“She became a doctor after years of study.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/bɪˈkeɪm/
Syllables
be·came
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Wordle
Contains common vowels E and A, with double consonant pattern.
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Scrabble
Worth 12 points; good for using C and M tiles.
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