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to come
01
to move toward a location that the speaker considers to be close or relevant to them
Intransitive: to come somewhere
Example
Can you come with me to the store?
David came into the office and sat down at his desk.
1.1
to move or travel a certain distance
Intransitive: to come some distance
Example
She 's come 15 miles on her bike already.
They 've come 20 kilometers since sunrise.
Example
The bus came to the station right on time.
They continued until they came to a river.
Example
The curtains come all the way to the floor, giving the room a cozy feel.
His shirt sleeves come just past his wrists, ensuring a perfect fit.
Example
He came to pick up his car from the repair shop.
I've come about my job application, which I submitted last week.
1.5
to move while doing another thing or in a specific way
Intransitive: to come in a specific manner
Example
He came dancing into the room, showing off his moves.
Memories came flooding back as she visited her childhood home.
02
to happen or materialize as an event or situation
Intransitive: to come | to come point in time
Example
The diagnosis came too late to offer effective treatment.
His long-awaited promotion came just when he needed it the most.
Example
A faint sound came from the distance.
The feeling of warmth came from the cozy fireplace.
03
to be recognized in a certain rank or level of significance relative to other items or concerns
Linking Verb: to come [adj] | to come after sth | to come before sth
Example
Environmental sustainability comes high on the agenda for the new policy.
Health care reform will come before tax cuts in the next legislative session.
04
to transition into a particular state or condition, often unexpectedly or unintentionally
Linking Verb: to come [adj]
Example
The box came open during transit, spilling its contents.
The clasp on the necklace came undone, and it fell off.
4.1
to arrive at a certain state
Transitive: to come to sth | to come into sth
Example
At last winter came to an end.
He came to power in 2019.
4.2
used to describe the process of reaching a particular feeling or state of mind through gradual realization or development
Transitive: to come to do sth
Example
After hearing his heartfelt speech, I came to admire him for his courage.
After years of struggle, she had come to embrace her true self and let go of societal expectations.
05
to be available with certain features, options, or characteristics associated with a product
Intransitive: to come in a specific manner
Example
The backpack comes in green and pink.
The meal comes with a side of fries.
come
01
used to indicate the arrival or occurrence of a particular time, event, or situation
Example
Come Monday, the new policy will be implemented across all branches.
We're expecting a lot of changes in the team come the new season.
