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Come (Verb)

Meaning¹

Come forth; "A scream came from the woman's mouth"; "His breath came hard".

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Examples

A figure came forth from the shadows, surprising everyone in the room.
The roar of the crowd came from the stadium as the home team scored.
His breath came hard and fast after running the marathon.
A faint whisper came from the closet, sending chills down her spine.
A moan came from the injured man as he struggled to get up.

Meaning²

Cover a certain distance; "She came a long way".

Examples

He came a long distance on foot to reach the remote village.
She came 500 miles just to attend her friend's wedding.
The travelers came halfway up the mountain before setting up camp.
They came a lot further than they thought was possible on their first day.
He came many miles from home to find a cure for his illness.

Meaning³

Be received; "News came in of the massacre in Rwanda".

Examples

News of the hurricane's destruction came in slowly over the radio.
Details of the company's financial troubles started to come to light after the audit.
Reports are coming in of a severe power outage in the downtown area.
Information about the plane crash came in bits and pieces throughout the evening.
Official confirmation of the election results is expected to come in by the end of the day.

Meaning⁴

Extend or reach; "The water came up to my waist"; "The sleeves come to your knuckles".

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Examples

The material comes up to my elbows when I stand up straight.
The dress comes down to her knees and is quite elegant.
The lawn comes up to the edge of the forest, creating a boundary.
The flood waters came up to the windows of the houses.
The collar comes right up to his chin, somewhat awkwardly.

Meaning⁵

Develop into; "This idea will never amount to anything"; "nothing came of his grandiose plans".

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Examples

The seedling will come into bloom in a few weeks under proper care.
Despite their efforts, nothing came of their elaborate business proposal.
Little of significance came out of the hastily arranged meeting.
Her hobby eventually came to fruition as she opened her own bakery.
Nothing came of his threat to quit if not given a raise.

Meaning⁶

Proceed or get along; "How is she doing in her new job?"; "How are you making out in graduate school?"; "He's come a long way".

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Examples

She's come a long way since she started her new business and is now able to employ several people.
How is he coming along in his recovery from the injury and when can he be back on the field.
She's really come into her own and has found her voice as a talented writer.
He has come along way in his education and is now expected to graduate at the top of his class.
The couple has been through a lot together and have really come a long way in their relationship.

Meaning⁷

Exist or occur in a certain point in a series; "Next came the student from France".

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Examples

First came the introduction, then the main course, and finally dessert.
Next came the solo performance by the lead singer of the band.
After the appetizers came the main dishes, which everyone eagerly waited for.
The final act came on, and they gave an electrifying performance.
After the orientation came the exam, and the students were well-prepared.

Meaning⁸

Be found or available; "These shoes come in three colors; The furniture comes unassembled".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Examples

The store sells flowers that come in a variety of arrangements and colors.
This model of smartphone comes with several accessories, including a case and headphones.
The new computer monitor comes with a built-in speaker system.
These popular jeans come in several different styles and fabrics.
The mail-order kits come with pre-cut pieces and instructions for assembly.

Meaning⁹

Happen as a result; "Nothing good will come of this".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Examples

If we continue down this path, only bad things will come of it.
Nothing good will come of our actions if we don't consider the consequences.
What benefits will come from investing so much money in this project.
Little good will come of this war as both sides will suffer greatly.
Not much will come of her efforts, as she lacks dedication and perseverance.

Meaning¹⁰

Add up in number or quantity; "The bills amounted to $2,000"; "The bill came to $2,000".

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Examples

The groceries came to $50 after the discount.
The hotel bill came to $200, including taxes.
The total damage came to $5,000 after the insurance assessment.
The costs of the flight and accommodation came to $1,500.
The final bill came to $8,000, which exceeded their expectations.

Meaning¹¹

Come from; be connected by a relationship of blood, for example; "She was descended from an old Italian noble family"; "he comes from humble origins".

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Examples

My ancestors come from eastern Europe where many immigrants settled in the early 20th century.
She comes from a long line of successful business owners and is expected to follow in their footsteps.
The town's famous mayor comes from simple beginnings, having grown up in a low-income household.
He comes from a large, boisterous family and often relies on them for support in times of need.
Her exquisite craftsmanship comes from her Argentine mother, who was a skilled textile artist.

Meaning¹²

Come to one's mind; suggest itself; "It occurred to me that we should hire another secretary"; "A great idea then came to her".

Classification

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

Examples

An alternative solution didn't immediately come to mind, but eventually a plan began to take shape.
The possibility of expansion hadn't occurred to them, but it eventually came to him one sleepless night.
A more feasible approach came to her after hours of contemplation.
It suddenly came to him that the answer lay in his past experience.
The memory of her first love came to her during the long bus ride home.

Reach or enter a state, relation, condition, use, or position; "The water came to a boil"; "We came to understand the true meaning of life"; "Their anger came to a boil"; "I came to realize the true meaning of life"; "The shoes came untied"; "come into contact with a terrorist group"; "his face went red"; "your wish will come true".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Examples

The coffee came to a perfect blend.
Their fame came about after releasing their hit single.
Realization came to her after years of struggling with the same issue.
Their belongings came to be worth thousands after the antique shop owner's assessment.
His voice came to be recognized across the nation through numerous renditions of the famous song.

Meaning¹⁴

Experience orgasm; "she could not come because she was too upset".

Classification

Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.

Examples

After a few moments of intense stimulation, she was finally able to come.
His gentle touch helped her to come for the first time with a partner.
She explained that she often struggled to come due to stress about her performance.
The long, sensual massage allowed her to fully relax and come easily.
Despite his best efforts, she was too distracted to come during their intimate encounter.

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Coming (noun)

Meaning¹⁵

Move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody; "He came singing down the road"; "Come with me to the Casbah"; "come down here!"; "come out of the closet!"; "come into the room".

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Examples

Come over here and I'll show you something.
She came running down the stairs.
They're coming to our house for dinner tonight.
Come join us for the party.
Come on in, the door is open.

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Come Up

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Meaning¹⁶

Come to pass; arrive, as in due course; "The first success came three days later"; "It came as a shock"; "Dawn comes early in June".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Examples

The storm was forecast for the evening but it didn't come until well into the night.
It came as a shock when she announced that she was moving overseas.
The first day of spring officially comes in March in the Northern Hemisphere.
Dawn comes early in the summer months when the days are longer.
In that moment, it came to her that her child was truly gone.

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Coming (noun)

Meaning¹⁷

Come under, be classified or included; "fall into a category"; "This comes under a new heading".

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Examples

These reforms come under the umbrella of the government's efforts to improve health care services nationwide.
This type of poem typically comes under the genre of romanticism and literary fiction.
The sale of these old items comes under taxable income according to the current tax laws.
Any construction project financed using taxpayer dollars comes under public scrutiny and regulatory oversight.
The latest updates on this software come under a premium category, and users have to pay extra to access these additional features.