Comer Meaning in English

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Definition

A 'comer' is a person or animal that eats, or someone who is eating at a particular time. It can also mean a newcomer who is quickly becoming successful in a field.

Usage & Nuances

'Comer' is mainly a noun for 'someone who eats'. In business, sports, or arts, 'a comer' refers to a promising newcomer. Note: not used as a verb (that's 'eat'). Common phrase: 'a picky eater', not 'a picky comer'.

• Spanish: comedor - persona que come
• Portuguese (BR): comedor - pessoa que come
• Portuguese (PT): comedor - pessoa que come
• Chinese (Simplified): 食客 - 用餐者
• Chinese (Traditional): 食客 - 用餐者
• Hindi: खाने वाला
• Arabic: آكل
• Bengali: খাদক - উদীয়মান নতুন প্রতিভা
• Russian: едок - перспективный новичок
• Japanese: 食べる人 - 新星
• Vietnamese: người ăn - người mới triển vọng
• Korean: 먹는 사람 - 유망주
• Turkish: yiyen kişi - gelecek vadeden kişi
• Urdu: کھانے والا - ابھرتا ہوا ستارہ
• Indonesian: người ăn - người mới đầy triển vọng

Example Sentences

There was only one comer at the table.

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Each comer gets a glass of water.

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He’s quite a comer in the tech industry these days.

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Every new comer gets a warm welcome at this club.

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The comer finished his meal quickly.

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Our dog is a fast comer—his bowl is empty in seconds.

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