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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.
Please come to the front of the classroom to present your project.
Example
She 's come 15 miles on her bike already.
They 've come 20 kilometers since sunrise.
They've come about 30 kilometers on their bikes.
Example
The bus came to the station right on time.
They continued until they came to a river.
The group continued until they came to a cliff edge.
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.
Her hair comes down to her shoulders, framing her face nicely.
Example
He came to pick up his car from the repair shop.
I've come about my job application, which I submitted last week.
She came to borrow a book from the library.
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.
Relief came washing over her when she heard the good news.
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.
The final touchdown came in the last seconds of the game.
Example
A faint sound came from the distance.
The feeling of warmth came from the cozy fireplace.
The smell of fresh flowers came from the garden.
Example
Spring comes early in this region, often starting in February.
Winter came with a vengeance, covering the town in a thick blanket of snow.
Summer comes with scorching heat, making it unbearable to stay outdoors.
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.
Customer feedback often comes after product development in the company's priorities.
Example
He came last in the spelling bee competition, but he still did his best.
In the local talent show, he came fourth, just missing out on the top three spots.
The book came first in the rankings.
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.
The screw came loose, causing the shelf to wobble.
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.
Our understanding of how the universe came into existence.
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.
Considering his past actions, they had come to expect his reluctance to take responsibility.
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.
The package comes with a bonus gift.
Come
01
the thick, milky fluid from the male reproductive system that contains sperm and is released during ejaculation
Example
After ejaculation, the come was collected for fertility analysis.
He noticed that the come had a different consistency than usual.
The doctor explained that come is composed of sperm and other fluids released during climax.
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.
Come nighttime, the city transforms into a vibrant hub of activity.
