Definitions

come

[kuhm] / kʌm /

VERB

advance, approach

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appear arrive become enter get happen hit materialize move occur reach show show up

STRONG

attain burst buzz flare near originate

WEAK

be accessible be at disposal be convenient be handy be obtainable be ready blow in bob up breeze in check in clock in close in draw near drop in fall by fall in get in hit town make it make the scene move toward pop in pop up punch in ring in roll in sign in sky in spring in turn out turn up wind up at

Antonyms

STRONGEST

conceal depart disappear go hide leave lose stop

WEAK

recede retreat

VERB

happen

Synonyms

STRONGEST

break develop fall occur take place

STRONG

befall betide chance hap transpire

WEAK

come to pass turn out

VERB

extend, reach

Synonyms

STRONGEST

become develop get go grow join run turn

STRONG

aggregate amount expand mature number spread stretch total wax

WEAK

add up come over run into sum to

Antonyms

STRONGEST

leave lessen stop surrender

STRONG

compress shrink

WEAK

depart recede retreat

Example Sentences

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The experience begins at the expansive Market Table, where salads, vegetables and side dishes serve to complement what’s to come.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

This resurgence could not have come at a worse time for the beef industry—or cows.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

"We want it to be full of energy and we just want everyone to come and have some fun because what we don't have this time round is the pressure," says Nash.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Indoor seating is reserved at $25 a head, while the outdoor courtyard is first come, first served.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

“Of course. It was me, your mom, your aunt J, and your grandma. You and Arlo were too young to come with us.”

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

come

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