come
word
/ˈkəm/
KUHM
/kˈʌm/
KUM
Definition
To move toward or arrive at a place, or to happen or occur. It can also mean to reach a particular state or condition.
Usage & Nuances
Very common verb with many idiomatic uses (come back, come in, come from, etc.). Informal uses include invitations or commands ('Come here!'). Do not confuse with 'go' which means to move away from the speaker.
Spanish: venirPortuguese (BR): virPortuguese (PT): virChinese (Simplified): 来Chinese (Traditional): 來Hindi: आनाArabic: يأتي - يأتي إلىBengali: আসাRussian: приходить - прийтиJapanese: 来るVietnamese: đếnKorean: 오다Turkish: gelmekUrdu: آناIndonesian: datang
Example Sentences
I can’t wait for the weekend to come so I can relax.
natural
She will come here after work.
basic
Why didn't you come to school yesterday?
basic
Can you come over later and help me with my homework?
natural
The day my baby was born, a lot of emotions came rushing in.
natural
Please come to my party tomorrow.
basic