Come to Meaning in English
expression
Definition
'Come to' can mean to regain consciousness, to reach a place, or for something (like a bill) to total a certain amount.
Usage & Nuances
Very common in informal and spoken English for 'regain consciousness' ("She fainted but came to quickly"). Used with bills, totals ("The bill comes to $40"). For 'arrive', often followed by 'a place' but less common than 'get to'. Watch for confusion with 'come to do something' which usually means 'arrive in order to do'.
Example Sentences
He fainted but soon came to.
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The total comes to $50.
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We came to the park early this morning.
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She was unconscious for a while but finally came to in the hospital.
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After taxes and tips, the bill really comes to more than I expected.
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We finally came to a small village just before sunset.
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