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Arrive

UK /["/əˈraɪv/","/əˈraɪvz/","/əˈraɪvd/","/əˈraɪvɪŋ/"]/US /["/əˈraɪv/","/əˈraɪvz/","/əˈraɪvd/","/əˈraɪvɪŋ/"]/

Definition

to get to a place, especially at the end of a journey

In simple words: To reach a place that you were going to.

Examples

  • We will arrive at the airport by noon.
  • Please let me know when you arrive home.
  • They hope to arrive early for the concert.
  • If you arrive late, you might miss the start.
  • Did you arrive at any conclusions about the project?

Usage notes

Use 'arrive at' for specific locations (e.g., 'arrive at the airport') and 'arrive in' for larger areas (e.g., 'arrive in Paris'). Avoid using in very formal contexts; consider synonyms like 'reach' instead.

Grammar pattern

arrive + at/in + place

Memory hint

Think of 'arrive' as arriving at a bus station, where the bus pulls up.

Collocations

  • early
  • late
  • shortly
  • be due to
  • fail to
  • at
  • in
  • the first to arrive
  • the last to arrive
  • early
  • late
  • shortly
  • be due to
  • fail to
  • at
  • in
  • the first to arrive
  • the last to arrive

Synonyms

  • reach
  • get to
  • come to
  • enter
  • land

Antonyms

  • depart
  • leave

Common mistakes

  • Confusing 'arrive at' with 'arrive in'.
  • Using 'arrived to' instead of 'arrived at/in'.