arrive
word
/ɝˈaɪv/
uh-RYV
/ɐɹˈaɪv/
uh-RYV
Definition
To get to a place, especially at the end of a journey. It can also mean that something comes or happens at a particular time.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used without 'to' before a place: say 'arrive home' or 'arrive at the station', not 'arrive to the station'. Use 'arrive at' for specific places and 'arrive in' for cities, countries, and large areas. It is more formal than 'get' in everyday speech.
Spanish: llegarPortuguese (BR): chegarPortuguese (PT): chegarChinese (Simplified): 到达 - 抵达Chinese (Traditional): 到達 - 抵達Hindi: पहुँचनाArabic: يصل - يصل إلىBengali: পৌঁছানো - আগমন করাRussian: прибывать - приехать - приходитьJapanese: 到着するVietnamese: đến - tớiKorean: 도착하다Turkish: varmak - ulaşmakUrdu: پہنچناIndonesian: tiba - sampai
Example Sentences
The train will arrive soon.
basic
What time did you arrive home?
basic
We arrive at school at eight.
basic
Text me when you arrive, so I know you're safe.
natural
I got there early, but the others didn't arrive until after dinner.
natural
The package finally arrived this morning.
natural