There are 10,500 search results on Bing for the misspelling 'Becomeing'. 'Becomeing' ranks in the top 170 of most common errors caught by TripleChecker, with at least 25 websites containing this mistake.¹
'Becoming' can function as a verb (present participle of 'become') or as an adjective when describing something that is attractive or suitable. As a verb, it denotes the process of coming to be something or changing into a new state. As an adjective, it signifies something that enhances someone's appearance or is appropriate for a situation.
Becoming
The word 'becoming' originates from the Old English 'becuman,' which means 'to come to, to arrive, to happen.' It evolved through Middle English as 'becomen' before adopting its current form. The term implies a process of change or transformation.
The word 'becoming' is pronounced as /bɪˈkʌm.ɪŋ/. It can be phonetically broken down to "bih-KUH-ming."
The word 'becoming' can be used in a sentence such as, "Her personality was becoming of a great leader." It is important to note that 'becoming' can function as both a gerund and an adjective, so context is key for correct usage. Additionally, ensure the spelling is accurate, as it can easily be confused with similar words; for example, 'become' or 'becomingly' are different forms that should not be interchanged.