What became, has become, will become of somebody/something?

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Asking about the fate, condition or situation of someone or something in the past, present or future.

What has become of the child we used to play with?
Visual representation of "what became, has become, will become of somebody/something?" - Asking about the fate, condition or situation of someone or something in the past, present or future.

Often appears as...

  • what became of her?
  • what has become of him?
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Expressing curiosity about the outcome, status or future of a situation or event.

What will become of our city after the reconstruction?
Visual representation of "what became, has become, will become of somebody/something?" - Expressing curiosity about the outcome, status or future of a situation or event.

Often appears as...

  • what became of the project?
  • what has become of the experiment?

Usage tips

Academic

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Questioning the changes, evolution or development of someone or something.

What has become of our traditions in the modern world?
Visual representation of "what became, has become, will become of somebody/something?" - Questioning the changes, evolution or development of someone or something.

Often appears as...

  • what became of our customs?
  • what has become of our values?
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Asking about the fate, condition or situation of someone or something in the past, present or future.

What has become of the child we used to play with?
Visual representation of "what became, has become, will become of somebody/something?" - Asking about the fate, condition or situation of someone or something in the past, present or future.

Often appears as...

  • what became of her?
  • what has become of him?
phrase

Expressing curiosity about the outcome, status or future of a situation or event.

What will become of our city after the reconstruction?
Visual representation of "what became, has become, will become of somebody/something?" - Expressing curiosity about the outcome, status or future of a situation or event.

Often appears as...

  • what became of the project?
  • what has become of the experiment?

Usage tips

Academic

phrase

Questioning the changes, evolution or development of someone or something.

What has become of our traditions in the modern world?
Visual representation of "what became, has become, will become of somebody/something?" - Questioning the changes, evolution or development of someone or something.

Often appears as...

  • what became of our customs?
  • what has become of our values?
Definition 1 of 3
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Past Outcomes

Use 'what became of' when discussing the past outcomes and whereabouts.

Illustration for Past Outcomes
At the reunion, I wondered, what became of our former teacher?
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Checking Status

Use 'what has become of' to inquire about the current state or condition.

Illustration for Checking Status
He left years ago; what has become of him?
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Future Concern

Use 'what will become of' to express concern or curiosity about the future.

Illustration for Future Concern
After the layoffs, employees asked what will become of the company.
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