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come

1 of 3verb
/kʌm/
Forms:comes,coming,came,come
1

to move toward a location that the speaker considers to be close or relevant to them

A1
  • Can you come with me to the store?
  • David came into the office and sat down at his desk.
  • Please come to the front of the classroom to present your project.
  • He asked if I could come to his office for a quick meeting.
  • She came into the kitchen to grab a snack.
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2

to happen or materialize as an event or situation

  • The diagnosis came too late to offer effective treatment.
  • His long-awaited promotion came just when he needed it the most.
  • The final touchdown came in the last seconds of the game.
  • The festival came on a sunny day.
  • The chance to collaborate with the renowned scientist is coming soon.
3

to be recognized in a certain rank or level of significance relative to other items or concerns

  • Environmental sustainability comes high on the agenda for the new policy.
  • Health care reform will come before tax cuts in the next legislative session.
  • Customer feedback often comes after product development in the company's priorities.
  • Taking care of my health comes before anything else.
  • Community engagement comes ahead of expansion plans for the nonprofit organization.
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4

to transition into a particular state or condition, often unexpectedly or unintentionally

  • The box came open during transit, spilling its contents.
  • The clasp on the necklace came undone, and it fell off.
  • The screw came loose, causing the shelf to wobble.
  • The shoelaces came undone, and I had to tie them again.
  • The stitches in the seam came loose, requiring repair.
5

to be available with certain features, options, or characteristics associated with a product

  • The backpack comes in green and pink.
  • The meal comes with a side of fries.
  • The package comes with a bonus gift.
  • The product comes in different sizes and colors.
  • The sofa comes in leather and velvet.
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6

to experience sexual climax or orgasm

  • He helped her relax, allowing her to come more easily.
  • It took some time, but eventually, she came and felt satisfied.
  • She enjoyed teasing him until he couldn't hold back and came.