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We're still growing into that place of higher consciousness; we are becoming a global conscience. The idea is to unravel the onion and let go of the ego and evolve to that place where you perceive everything to be a beautiful experience rather than a daunting experience.
Jon Anderson

Meaning of "becoming" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF BECOMING

becoming  [bɪˈkʌmɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BECOMING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Becoming can act as a noun and an adjective.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES BECOMING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of becoming in the English dictionary

The first definition of becoming in the dictionary is suitable; appropriate. Other definition of becoming is any process of change. Becoming is also any change from the lower level of potentiality to the higher level of actuality.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BECOMING


coming
ˈkʌmɪŋ
drumming
ˈdrʌmɪŋ
forthcoming
ˌfɔːθˈkʌmɪŋ
furthcoming
ˌfʌrθˈkʌmɪŋ
gumming
ˈɡʌmɪŋ
homecoming
ˈhəʊmˌkʌmɪŋ
humming
ˈhʌmɪŋ
incoming
ˈɪnˌkʌmɪŋ
oncoming
ˈɒnˌkʌmɪŋ
plumbing
ˈplʌmɪŋ
scrumming
ˈskrʌmɪŋ
scumming
ˈskʌmɪŋ
shortcoming
ˈʃɔːtˌkʌmɪŋ
slumming
ˈslʌmɪŋ
strumming
ˈstrʌmɪŋ
summing
ˈsʌmɪŋ
thrumming
ˈθrʌmɪŋ
unbecoming
ˌʌnbɪˈkʌmɪŋ
unforthcoming
ˌʌnfɔːθˈkʌmɪŋ
upcoming
ˌʌpˈkʌmɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BECOMING

beckoner
beckoning
beclamour
beclasp
becloak
beclog
beclothe
becloud
beclown
become
becomingly
becomingness
becoward
becquerel
becrawl
becrime
becrowd
becrust
BECTU
becudgel

WORDS THAT END LIKE BECOMING

blooming
blossoming
booming
bottoming
everblooming
gaming
grooming
have it coming
homing
looming
misbecoming
mushrooming
re-homing
scroming
Second Coming
showrooming
unwelcoming
up-and-coming
welcoming
Wyoming
you´ve got another think coming

Synonyms and antonyms of becoming in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «BECOMING»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «becoming» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of becoming

Translation of «becoming» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BECOMING

Find out the translation of becoming to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of becoming from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «becoming» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

成为
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

convirtiéndose
570 millions of speakers

English

becoming
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बनने
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تصبح
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

становится
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

tornando-se
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মানানসই
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

devenir
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Menjadi
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Werden
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

なってきて
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

되고
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Dadi
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

trở thành
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வருகிறது
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बनणे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

olma
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

diventando
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

coraz
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

стає
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

din ce în ce
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

να γίνει
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

steeds
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

blir
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

bli
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of becoming

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BECOMING»

The term «becoming» is very widely used and occupies the 4.738 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BECOMING» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «becoming» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «becoming» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about becoming

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10 QUOTES WITH «BECOMING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word becoming.
1
F. Murray Abraham
I don't want to talk in terms of miracles. I think this is a very serious situation. But I do want to talk in terms of Bush becoming a man of the hour, and I think this is way to do it.
2
John R. Allen
We don't want the Taliban to put down roots, or the al Qaeda to put down roots in Afghanistan that can facilitate Afghanistan becoming - once again - a launching pad for international terrorism.
3
Cristela Alonzo
There aren't any concrete steps to becoming a comic.
4
Jon Anderson
We're still growing into that place of higher consciousness; we are becoming a global conscience. The idea is to unravel the onion and let go of the ego and evolve to that place where you perceive everything to be a beautiful experience rather than a daunting experience.
5
Gael Garcia Bernal
Every democracy is constructed day-to-day. And the electoral process reduces and minimalizes every single aspect of human complexity. We're putting it into pamphlets. We're doing a publicity show. We're becoming symbols.
6
Jason Blum
I think because Skype is becoming so much more prevalent, and you're looking at someone else on a screen, it's going to work its way into movies and TV shows in all different ways, which I think is really cool.
7
Earl Blumenauer
Mr. Speaker, from hurricanes and floods in Latin America to earthquakes in Asia, natural disasters are increasingly becoming a regular feature of life for large numbers of people around the globe.
8
Beth Broderick
There's a danger in Hollywood of becoming self-obsessed.
9
Jeffrey Brown
I think I've been able to build up a wide range of styles in storytelling, using comics in different ways from project to project. I think my art has become more accomplished, although I try to keep it from becoming slick or superficial.
10
Pierce Brown
A lot of times, you had to beat the bullies at their own game. But the difficulty is not becoming the bully yourself.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BECOMING»

Discover the use of becoming in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to becoming and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Becoming Rasta: Origins of Rastafari Identity in Jamaica
Charles Price draws on in-depth interviews to reveal the personal experiences of those who adopted the religion in the 1950s to 1970s, one generation past the movement's emergence .
Charles Price, 2009
2
Becoming an Architect: A Guide to Careers in Design
What is the future of the architectural profession? Here is the completely up-to-date guide to today's careers in architecture—a clear and concise survey of the architecture field and advice for navigating a successful career.
Lee W. Waldrep, 2011
3
Becoming Evil: How Ordinary People Commit Genocide and Mass ...
With this second edition, James Waller brings us up to date on some of the horrific events he used in the first edition to illustrate his theory of extraordinary human evil, particularly those from the perennially troubled Balkans and ...
James E. Waller, 2007
4
A World of Becoming
Considers how non-linear notions of causality and time--where multiple, interacting, and partially open systems coexist--could transform the way we imagine political action.
William E. Connolly, 2011
5
On Becoming a Person: A Therapist's View of Psychotherapy
Houghton Mifflin is delighted to introduce this preeminent psychologist to the next generation with a new edition of this landmark book.
Carl Ransom Rogers, 1995
6
Becoming Undone: Darwinian Reflections on Life, Politics, ...
DIVIn Becoming Undone, Elizabeth Grosz addresses three related concepts—life, politics, and art—by exploring the implications of Charles Darwin’s account of the evolution of species.
Elizabeth Grosz, 2011
7
On Becoming Cuban: Identity, Nationality, and Culture
With this masterful work, Louis A. Pĩrez Jr. transforms the way we view Cuba and its relationship with the United States.
Louis A. Pérez, 2008
8
Becoming Batman: The Possibility of a Superhero
A fun foray of escapism grounded in sound science, Becoming Batman provides the background for attaining the realizable—though extreme—level of human performance that would allow you to be a superhero.
E. Paul Zehr, 2009
9
Becoming Vegetarian: The Complete Guide to Adopting a ...
Packed with authoritative vegetarian and vegan nutrition information from established and savvy experts, this powerful book takes the worry out of making an important, healthy transition.
Vesanto Melina, R. D., Brenda Davis, R.D., 2010
10
Becoming Attached: First Relationships and how They Shape ...
Becoming Attached is not just a voyage of discovery in child emotional development and its pertinence to adult life but a voyage of personal discovery as well, for it is impossible to read this book without reflecting on one's own life as a ...
Robert Karen, 1994

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BECOMING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term becoming is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Ivo Karlovic's hopes of becoming a giantkiller swatted away by Andy …
Ivo Karlovic towers over Andy Murray as the pair shake hands before their fourth-round match at Wimbledon. Photograph: Ella Ling/BPI/Rex ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
2
Reddit came close to becoming decentralized last year
In a post to his personal Medium blog today, Charles revealed that during his time at Reddit he not only worked on cryptocurrency but was ... «The Next Web, Jul 15»
3
Becoming more self-aware in the age of narcissism
Its chief benefit is and should remain becoming more fulfilled as a person, more comfortable in your own skin. Everything else will follow from ... «The Independent, Jul 15»
4
Hiker rescued after becoming lost on Pacific Crest Trail
Searchers have rescued a man near White Pass after he became lost while hiking a portion of the Pacific Crest Trail in central Washington. «The Seattle Times, Jul 15»
5
The BBC is worryingly close to becoming an arm of the Government …
“Rather subtly and unattractively it draws the BBC closer to becoming an arm of government which is always something that the BBC and ... «The Independent, Jul 15»
6
It's Official: The U.S. is Becoming a Minority-Majority Nation
It's Official: The U.S. is Becoming a Minority-Majority Nation. Census data shows there are more minority children under age 5 than whites. «U.S. News & World Report, Jul 15»
7
Is the World Becoming Fed Up?
These stories are becoming everyday occurrences, but it is only the ... However, since they are becoming more frequent, that means that the ... «PJ Media, Jul 15»
8
How Mexico Is Becoming The Drone Capital Of Latin America
Drone operator, Ken Butti and Camera operator, Robbie Josephsen carry the custom built DJI s1000 Drone following a flight at Palm Beach on ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
9
Abandoned golf courses becoming solar farms in Japan
Japan has been focusing on finding spaces well-suited for solar power that might otherwise go unused. Recently, solar power company ... «Treehugger, Jul 15»
10
Pipe dreams: When life gets in the way of becoming a pro …
My relationship with skateboarding runs deep. It's a subculture that defined my childhood, shaped who I am today and inspired the photographs ... «Mashable, Jul 15»

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