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UK//ɪt keɪm tə miː//US//ɪt keɪm tə mi//

Meaning of It came to me

A phrase indicating an idea or realization suddenly appeared.

In simple words: I suddenly thought of something.

It came to me in a sentence

  • Then, suddenly, it came to me that I had forgotten the meeting.
  • While I was walking, it came to me how to solve the problem.
  • In the middle of the night, it came to me what I wanted to say.

How to use It came to me

Commonly used to indicate a realization or idea. Typically informal but can be used in conversational contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine a light bulb turning on in your head when a thought comes to you.

Related words

Collocations with It came to me

  • suddenly came to me
  • clearly came to me
  • finally came to me

Synonyms for It came to me

Common mistakes with It came to me

  • Using it for formal requests or situations.
  • Confusing it with 'it occurred to me' in meaning.
  • Not using it at the right moment as an acknowledgment.

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Frequently asked questions about It came to me

What does It came to me mean?

I suddenly thought of something.

What is the definition of It came to me?

A phrase indicating an idea or realization suddenly appeared.

How do you use It came to me in a sentence?

Then, suddenly, it came to me that I had forgotten the meeting.

Can you give another example of It came to me?

While I was walking, it came to me how to solve the problem.

What are synonyms for It came to me?

Common alternatives include it occurred to me, I realized, I thought of it.

What words go with It came to me?

It commonly pairs with suddenly came to me, clearly came to me, finally came to me.

What are common mistakes when using It came to me?

Using it for formal requests or situations. Confusing it with 'it occurred to me' in meaning. Not using it at the right moment as an acknowledgment.

How do you pronounce It came to me?

US: //ɪt keɪm tə mi//, UK: //ɪt keɪm tə miː//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use It came to me?

Commonly used to indicate a realization or idea. Typically informal but can be used in conversational contexts.