Choosing between 'ascend' and 'become,' which term is correctly spelled in Vietnamese?

In spelling, the words become and ascend pose the most challenging differentiation. It's not only students but even those with a broad education and office workers who sometimes mix up these two words, unsure when to use 'become' or 'ascend,' 'ascend' or 'become.'

Is it 'become' or 'ascend'?

1. Ascend or become, which term is spelled correctly?

Answer: Both 'ascend' and 'become' are spelled correctly. Depending on the context, we use either 'ascend' or 'become.'

Here are the concepts of each word and examples to help you understand when to use 'ascend' or 'become' in different situations.

* What does 'ascend' mean?

'Ascend' is an adjective, conveying the nuances and conditions of objects or phenomena. Specifically, 'ascend' is defined as follows:
- 'Up' involves moving to a position above or in front. This term contrasts with 'down.' Examples: Climb up the mountain, students go up to the board, the sun rises high, and more...

Examples:
- This provision applies to those aged 18 and above.
- From 2 and above.

* What does 'become' mean?

'Become' is a verb used to express subsequent results, formation, change, or the influence of something. In this context, 'become' can be understood as:
- 'Become' is a verb, signifying the final outcome. Examples: Achieved significant accomplishments, two people became a couple...

Examples:
- Wife's infidelity made him go insane.
- Getting better.
- My job is becoming more convenient.
- My health is getting better.

2. Examples distinguishing between 'up' and 'become'

Distinguishing 'up' and 'become'

In addition to the concepts and examples mentioned earlier regarding the words 'up' and 'become' to distinguish 'ascend' and 'become,' Mytour also provides some examples to help you differentiate 'become' and 'up' more easily.

Examples:
- Build a reputation.
- Today, I'm going up the mountain.
- You caused a major disaster.
- Write on the paper.
- He excels in studies, so the school praises him.
- Build up or become => Answer: Both 'build up' and 'build become' are correct (my father built up this house, the artist has built up the foundation of improvement).

With the sharing above, hopefully, you now know when to use the word 'Ascend' or 'become' correctly in which context. Additionally, Mytour presents the concepts of 'up' and 'become' to help you distinguish the two words in spelling when writing.