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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Should I use be or become here?

Hi,

He tied the knot until it could not be (become) any tighter.

Is there a difference?

Thank you!
  

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Anonymous He tied the knot until it could not be (become) any tighter. You can use either one. be often substitutes for become , and it is more idiomatic in this sentence.

— CalifJim

  • Anonymous He tied the knot until it could not be (become) any tighter.
  • You can use either one.
  • be often substitutes for become , and it is more idiomatic in this sentence.
  • I would choose be .
  • Even more idiomatic: He tied the knot as tight as he could.
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AnonymousHe tied the knot until it could not be (become) any tighter.
You can use either one. be often substitutes for become, and it is more idiomatic in this sentence. I would choose be. Even more idiomatic: He tied the knot as tight as he could.

CJ
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