arrives
word · lemma: arrive
/ɝˈaɪvz/
uh-RYVZ
/ɐɹˈaɪvz/
uh-RYVZ
Definition
To get to a place, especially after traveling or after some time has passed. It can also mean that something expected finally happens or becomes available.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used with places or times: 'arrive at the station', 'arrive in Paris', 'arrive on time'. Use 'at' for smaller places and 'in' for cities, countries, and large areas. In everyday English, 'get' is often more common in conversation: 'What time did you get there?'.
Spanish: llegaPortuguese (BR): chegaPortuguese (PT): chegaChinese (Simplified): 到达 - 抵达Chinese (Traditional): 到達 - 抵達Hindi: पहुँचता है - पहुँचती हैArabic: يصلBengali: পৌঁছায় - এসে পৌঁছায়Russian: прибывает - приезжает - приходитJapanese: 到着するVietnamese: đến - tớiKorean: 도착하다Turkish: varır - ulaşır - gelirUrdu: پہنچتا ہےIndonesian: tiba - sampai
Example Sentences
The bus arrives at six.
basic
She arrives at school early every day.
basic
My package arrives tomorrow.
basic
Text me when he arrives, so I know everything is okay.
natural
The stress usually hits me right before the deadline arrives.
natural
Once the weekend arrives, I stop checking my email.
natural