Come: meaning, definitions and examples

Used when someone moves towards a place or person from a distance. It's general and informal.

• Can you come to my house for dinner?
• When will you come back from your trip?
• She asked him to come closer.

Used to signal someone or something has reached a place, especially when coming from a long distance. Often used in formal contexts.

• What time does the train arrive?
• He arrived at the party late.
• The package finally arrived yesterday.

Used when someone or something is moving nearer to someone or something. Often implies cautious movement or preparation.

• As we approach the city, the traffic gets heavier.
• You should approach the boss carefully with that request.
• A stranger approached me on the street.

Used when someone or something achieves a particular point or level, especially after some effort. It can also have a sense of physically touching something.

• After hours of hiking, we finally reached the summit.
• She reached out to grab his hand.
• He needs to reach a decision by tomorrow.

This word is often used in informal settings when talking about someone moving towards the speaker or the place being referenced.

• Can you come to my house tonight?
• Spring will come soon.

This word is suitable for both casual and formal contexts to talk about events that occur, often unexpectedly.

• What happens now?
• Accidents happen all the time.

Employ this in formal or written contexts to describe events or situations that take place, often used with technical or detailed topics.

• The meeting will occur at 10 AM.
• Earthquakes frequently occur in this region.

Best used in formal or semi-formal settings to indicate planned events or actions happening.

• The conference will take place next week.
• The wedding took place in a beautiful garden.