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Alc24 Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

BE vs BECOME

Which would you say please?

She will never be/become richer than me.

Can you say?

- I'm embarrassed for you.

Thank you
  

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She will never become richer than me. That is the correct sentence with your meaning as it is a future tense. Be is present tense.

  • She will never become richer than me.
  • That is the correct sentence with your meaning as it is a future tense.
  • Be is present tense.
  • However for informal conversation both is commonly used.
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She will never become richer than me. That is the correct sentence with your meaning as it is a future tense. Be is present tense. However for informal conversation both is commonly used.

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