come

verb
UK: /kʌm/
US: /kʌm/

  1. To move or travel towards a person or place.

    1. Please come here now, I need your help with my homework assignment. [ ] [ ]
    2. The dog always comes running when he hears the sound of the treat bag opening. [ ] [ ]

  2. To arrive at a destination or a specific point in time.

    1. They will come to the party later tonight and bring dessert. [ ] [ ]
    2. The bus comes every hour, so we should get to the stop on time. [ ] [ ]

  3. To happen or occur.

    1. The flowers come out in spring, bringing color to the garden. [ ] [ ]
    2. Opportunities come to those who are prepared and ready to seize them. [ ] [ ]

  4. To originate from a particular place or source.

    1. This cheese comes from France and is known for its strong flavor. [ ] [ ]
    2. His inspiration for the painting comes from the beautiful landscapes he saw. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

approach reach happen occur arrive enter appear
come noun

  1. The act of arriving or appearing.

    1. His come was unexpected, but greatly appreciated by everyone present. [ ] [ ]
    2. The team celebrated the come of their victory after a tough competition. [ ] [ ]
come interjection

  1. To begin to do something.

    1. Come, let's start with this exercise and see how far we can get today. [ ] [ ]
    2. Come now, tell me what is really bothering you and I will listen without judgment. [ ] [ ]
come idiom

  1. Used to express impatience or encouragement.

    1. Come on, we're going to be late for the movie if we don't hurry up soon. [ ] [ ]
    2. Come on, you can do it, just a little bit more effort and you will achieve your goal. [ ] [ ]
come intransitive-verb

  1. To reach an orgasm.

    1. He felt the pleasure building and knew he was about to come in his partner's arms. [ ] [ ]
    2. She closed her eyes, enjoying the sensations as she began to come and trembled. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "come" in English means: To move or travel towards a person or place., To arrive at a destination or a specific point in time., To happen or occur., To originate from a particular place or source..

The phonetic transcription of "come" is /kʌm/ in British English and /kʌm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "come": approach, reach, happen, occur, arrive, enter, appear.

Example usage of "come": "Please come here now, I need your help with my homework assignment.". More examples on the page.