came

word · lemma: come

/ˈkeɪm/
KAYM
/kˈeɪm/
KAYM

Definition

The past form of 'come,' meaning to move or travel toward a specific place or person.

Usage & Nuances

Used only as past simple tense of 'come'. Often confused with 'go' which denotes movement away from the speaker. Common in both spoken and written English.

Example Sentences

They came by car yesterday.

basic

I came home early today.

basic

He came through the door without a word.

natural

The news just came in, and it’s good!

natural

She came to the party late.

basic

I never expected she came back after so long.

natural