Went or became?

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Which is correct? I went/became vegetarian last year.

Teechr · Accepted Answer

Both are OK.

CalifJim · Answer

Anonymouswent/became

It's just that 'went' is more casual in style.

CJ

Anonymous · Answer

Thanks, both.

I suppose it is ok to say "I'm going vegetarian in March" in a casual conversation then. Is that correct?

CalifJim · Answer

AnonymousI suppose it is ok to say "I'm going vegetarian in March" in a casual conversation then. Is that correct?

Yes.

CJ

Anonymous · Answer

You can even have both! I went and became a vegetarian last year.

CalifJim · Answer

AnonymousYou can even have both! I went and became a vegetarian last year.

But with a different reading of 'went', of course, both readings being present in I went and went vegetarian last year.

CJ

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