Pronunciation

/kʌm/

Definitions

• Verb: (v) To move towards a place or person; to arrive or go somewhere; to come back after being away. Also used metaphorically for ideas, feelings, or events. For example: “She comes from a small town.” “The solution came to him suddenly.”
• Infinitive: To come
• Gerund: Coming

Phrases

• “Come in” (invitation to enter)
• “Come on” (encouragement or request to move or do something)
• “I’ll be right there; just a moment” (indicating that someone is coming soon)
• “The future is uncertain, but it’s coming” (anticipating a change or event)

Example Sentences

• Regular usage: “He comes home from work every evening.”
• Progressive form: “She is coming along well in her studies.”
• Imperative: “Please come to the meeting tomorrow.”

Synonyms

• Arrive
• Appear
• Reach
• Get to
• Approach
• Head over
• Move towards
• Turn up
• Present oneself

Antonyms

• Depart
• Leave
• Go away
• Retire
• Withdraw