arrived

word · lemma: arrive

/ɝˈaɪvd/
uh-RYVD
/ɐɹˈaɪvd/
uh-RYVD

Definition

Past tense of 'arrive'. It means someone or something reached a place, or that an expected moment or event happened.

Usage & Nuances

Use 'arrive in' for cities, countries, and large areas, and 'arrive at' for buildings, events, or exact places. 'Arrive' does not usually take a direct object, so say 'arrived at the station', not 'arrived the station'.

Example Sentences

We arrived at the hotel at noon.

basic

The bus arrived late this morning.

basic

By the time I arrived, everyone was already eating.

natural

My package arrived yesterday.

basic

She finally arrived, and we could start the meeting.

natural

The day we had been waiting for had arrived.

natural