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Came

🇬🇧 UK //keɪm// 🇺🇸 US //keɪm//

Meaning 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.

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.