Friday, May 6, 2016

becoming, be coming

Becoming or becoming ( one word ) is a participle ( used with a helper verb ) of "become", meaning to change or grow into; to begin to be--
It was late, and she was becoming anxious.
That habit seemed cute at first, but it's becoming annoying.

Becoming or becoming is also an old-fashioned term for flattering or suitable, as clothing or a hairstyle might be--
Her new hairdo is very becoming.
Bright colors are so becoming when the weather is warm.

Be coming or be coming ( two words ) means [ be ] arriving or approaching--
Will you be coming to the picnic?
Winter will be coming soon; we should have the furnace serviced.

Now that you know that, you can say--
"He's becoming a pest; I hope he won't be coming to the party."

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