came (A1)
verb
Pronunciation: /keɪm/
Definition
Past tense of 'come', meaning to move or travel toward or into a place, situation, or state.
Examples
She came home late from the party.
He came to a decision after much thought.
The news came as a complete surprise.
How to Use came
- come across (phrasal verb)
- To find or meet by chance. — "I came across a great book in the library."
- come back (phrasal verb)
- To return to a place. — "He promised he would come back soon."
- come down (phrasal verb)
- To descend or fall. — "The price of gas came down."
- come in (phrasal verb)
- To enter or arrive. — "Please come in and have a seat."
- come out (phrasal verb)
- To emerge or become known. — "The truth finally came out."
- come to (phrasal verb)
- To regain consciousness or to reach a decision. — "He came to after fainting. She came to an agreement."
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