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come on

[kuhm-on, -awn] / ˈkʌmˌɒn, -ˌɔn /
VERB
advance, progress
Synonyms
WEAK
develop gain improve increase make headway proceed
Antonyms
WEAK
decline depart deteriorate exit fall go leave reduce retreat worsen
VERB
appear, enter
Synonyms
STRONGEST
begin come across take place
WEAK
come into come upon encounter meet pass in set foot in
Antonyms
WEAK
decline depart deteriorate exit fall go leave reduce retreat worsen
NOUN
bait
Synonyms
STRONGEST
teaser
STRONG
decoy inducement lure seduction temptation
Antonyms
STRONG
discouragement
come-on
NOUN
bait
Synonyms
STRONGEST
teaser
STRONG
decoy inducement lure seduction temptation
Antonyms
STRONG
discouragement

Example Sentences

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The fact Cadillac were gutted to miss out on SQ2 with Checo on Friday shows just how much their new package has come on.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

Nevertheless, he is teaming up with a company that is totally new to the golf industry and, while range data might be encouraging, the acid test can only come on the course.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

“It is unusual to come on the air in a tuxedo, but this is a very unusual night,” he told viewers.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

However, the next test will come on April 27, when it reports first quarter earnings.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

“Why don’t you come on down and keep your ol’ G’ma company?

From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone