becomes

/bɪˈkʌmz/verb
High School
1

third-person singular simple present indicative of become

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

bumsgumshumsmumsrumssumstumschumscomesdrums

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

baababbadbaebagbahbakbalbambao

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

cubcumbubbucbudbugbumbunbusbut

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

bazbagsbansbedsbelzbibsbiesbinsboasboaz

Featured in Literature

BecomingUsed in BecomingInvisible ManUsed in Invisible ManSister CarrieUsed in Sister CarrieThe Kite RunnerUsed in The Kite RunnerThe Maze RunnerUsed in The Maze RunnerThe NamesakeUsed in The NamesakeThe Song of AchillesUsed in The Song of AchillesThe Westing GameUsed in The Westing Game

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