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Come on

UK //kʌm ɒn// US //kʌm ɑn// Pronunciation

Definition

A phrase used to urge or motivate someone.

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In simple words: A phrase used to encourage someone or show disbelief.

Examples

• Come on, we don't have all day!
• Oh, come on! That's not fair!
• Come on, join us for dinner!

Usage notes

Use 'come on' to motivate someone or express frustration. It's informal and may be inappropriate in formal situations.

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Grammar pattern

come on + object

Memory hint

Think of a friend urging you to hurry up, like 'come on, let's go!'

Collocations

• come on over
• come on in
• come on guys

Synonyms

• hurry up
• let's go
• encourage
• cheer on
• press on

Antonyms

• go away
• leave
• stop
• give up

Common mistakes

• Using in formal settings where a more polite phrase is required.
• Confusing with 'come along', which has a different meaning.
• Using it without context, making it unclear.