come
Move toward a place or person
To move closer to the person speaking or to a place.
to come [to/from/into] [a place]
- Please come to my office after lunch.
- He came into the room quietly.
- They came from all over the country to see the show.
- Can you come here for a moment?
- She came back late at night.
- Come to my house.
- Please come here.
- I come to school every day.
- My friends come to the park.
- He comes into the room.
Reach a state or situation
To reach a certain feeling, situation, or condition.
to come [to/be] [a state]
- His dream finally came true.
- The plan came to nothing in the end.
- She came ready to work hard.
- The knot came loose during the trip.
- My wish came true.
- The door came open.
- He came ready to help.
- The rope came loose.
Happen or occur
To happen or occur.
[something] comes [at/in/on] [time/event]
- The opportunity came at the right time.
- Winter has come early this year.
- Her big break came when she met the producer.
- My birthday comes in July.
- The bus comes at 8 o’clock.
- Rain came in the afternoon.
Reach a stage in progress
To get to a certain step, time, or place in a list or process.
[someone/something] comes [first/next/last]
- Your name comes first on the list.
- Summer comes after spring.
- When my turn came, I was nervous.
- My name comes first.
- Lunch comes after class.
- Friday comes after Thursday.
Reach sexual climax
To have an orgasm during sex.
- She came quickly during their lovemaking.
- He said he couldn’t come without more stimulation.
- She came during sex.
- He can't come easily.
- Base: come
- 3rd Person Singular: comes
- Present Participle: coming
- Past: came
- Past Participle: come
- Irregular past: came Verb
- Irregular past participle: come Verb
come into effect
1Start being applied (law/rule)
When a law, rule, or agreement starts to be used.
- The new tax law will come into effect next year.
- The policy came into effect on January 1st.
come on
1Encourage or show disbelief
Used to tell someone to hurry, try harder, or show disbelief/annoyance.
- Come on, we’re going to be late!
- Oh, come on! That’s not true.
come up with
1Think of an idea or plan
To think of and suggest an idea, plan, or solution.
- She came up with a great proposal.
- Can you come up with a better answer?
come up with
2produce an idea or solution
To find or create an idea, answer, plan, or needed thing.
- Can anyone come up with a better title?
- They came up with a plan to reduce costs.
- We still need to come up with the money for the deposit.
come up with
7think of an idea
To find or create an idea or answer.
- We need to come up with a better plan.
- She came up with a clever solution to the problem.
- Can you come up with three examples by tomorrow?
come across
1Find by chance / seem a certain way
To find something by accident; or to seem like a particular type of person when others see you.
- I came across an old photo in the attic.
- I came across an old photo in my desk.
- He comes across as very confident.
- She came across a great little café downtown.
come true
1Happen as hoped or imagined
When something you hope for really happens.
- Her dream of becoming a singer finally came true.
- Her dream of becoming a doctor finally came true.
- I hope your wishes come true.
- The prediction came true just as he said it would.