Cool MateMeaning of Came
The past tense of 'come'; to have arrived.
In simple words: The past tense of 'come'.
Came in a sentence
- She came to the party late.
- They came home after a long day.
- When he came to visit, we had a great time.
- The flowers came from my garden.
- The news came as a surprise.
How to use Came
Use 'came' for completed actions in the past. Avoid using it for continuous actions. Suitable for informal and formal contexts.
Grammar pattern
came + object/subject
Memory hint
Think of a 'camel' that arrived at a destination.
Related words
Collocations with Came
- came early
- came back
- came prepared
Synonyms for Came
- arrived
- reached
- showed up
Opposites of Came
- departed
- left
Common mistakes with Came
- Confused with 'come' which refers to the present.
- Using 'came' in future contexts.
- Forgetting to use 'came' with a specific time reference.
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More words like Came
- Greatest
the best or most important
- BeA1
To exist or live.
- IA1
The word used by a person to talk about themselves.
- OfA1
shows a relationship between things, often to indicate belonging or connection.
- TheA1
A word that shows a specific thing is being talked about.
- YouA1
A word used to talk about the person or people you are speaking to.
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Frequently asked questions about "Came"
What does "Came" mean?
The past tense of 'come'.
What is the definition of "Came"?
The past tense of 'come'; to have arrived.
How do you use "Came" in a sentence?
She came to the party late.
Can you give another example of "Came"?
They came home after a long day.
What are synonyms for "Came"?
Common alternatives include arrived, reached, showed up.
What is the opposite of "Came"?
Opposite meanings include departed, left.
What words go with "Came"?
It commonly pairs with came early, came back, came prepared.
What are common mistakes when using "Came"?
Confused with 'come' which refers to the present. Using 'came' in future contexts. Forgetting to use 'came' with a specific time reference.
How do you pronounce "Came"?
US: //keɪm//, UK: //keɪm//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use "Came"?
Use 'came' for completed actions in the past. Avoid using it for continuous actions. Suitable for informal and formal contexts.