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

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Come for a great explanation of a mathematical mystery.

From Slate • Jun. 22, 2026

Come nightfall, the foundation also puts on a free “Look Up” stargazing program from its observatory, taking advantage of some of the darkest skies on the Eastern Seaboard.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026

"At this point, I just can't understand how we still have the issue. Just do your job and read the cases. Come on!"

From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026

Actress Lacey Turner will compete on the new series of Strictly Come Dancing, the BBC has confirmed.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

"Come, everybody! My master just killed the giant, the enemy of Princess Micomicona!" he said.

From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios

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