A1verbhigh_frequency_chunk

UK/["/kʌm/","/kʌmz/","/keɪm/","/ˈkʌmɪŋ/"]/US/["/kʌm/","/kʌmz/","/keɪm/","/ˈkʌmɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Come

In simple words: To move to a place or to arrive.

Come in a sentence

  • Please come to the party this Saturday.
  • I want to come home after school.
  • Can you come here for a second?
  • The train will come at 3 PM.
  • He didn't come to work yesterday.

How to use Come

Used in both formal and informal contexts. 'Come' is appropriate in conversation and writing but can be vague without additional context (e.g., 'come here' is more specific). Avoid using it in highly technical or formal documents.

Grammar pattern

come + place/object

Memory hint

Think of 'come' as moving closer to the speaker, like a friendly guest arriving.

Related words

Collocations with Come

Opposites of Come

Common mistakes with Come

  • Confused with 'go' - 'come' implies arriving at the speaker's location, while 'go' means to leave.
  • Incorrectly using 'com' in phrases instead of 'come'.
  • Using the wrong tense, e.g., 'comed' instead of 'came'.

Compare Come with Arrive, Approach, Reach, Advance, Appear

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Frequently asked questions about Come

What does Come mean?

To move to a place or to arrive.

What is the definition of Come?

to move to or towards a person or place

How do you use Come in a sentence?

Please come to the party this Saturday.

Can you give another example of Come?

I want to come home after school.

What are synonyms for Come?

Common alternatives include arrive, approach, reach, advance, appear.

What is the opposite of Come?

Opposite meanings include go, leave.

What words go with Come?

It commonly pairs with come home, come together, come here, come back, come to an agreement.

What are common mistakes when using Come?

Confused with 'go' - 'come' implies arriving at the speaker's location, while 'go' means to leave. Incorrectly using 'com' in phrases instead of 'come'. Using the wrong tense, e.g., 'comed' instead of 'came'.

How do you pronounce Come?

US: /["/kʌm/","/kʌmz/","/keɪm/","/ˈkʌmɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/kʌm/","/kʌmz/","/keɪm/","/ˈkʌmɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Come?

Used in both formal and informal contexts. 'Come' is appropriate in conversation and writing but can be vague without additional context (e.g., 'come here' is more specific). Avoid using it in highly technical or formal documents.

What CEFR level is Come?

"Come" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.