Meaning
To get to a place at the end of a journey.
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Word origin
From Old French ariver, from a Latin phrase ad ripam meaning to the shore, first used of boats reaching land.
- Origin
- Old French
- Root
- ariver
Grammar
Examples
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"Arrive" means to get to a place.
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"Arrives" is the form used with he, she, or it.
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"Arrived" is the past form of "arrive".
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 7, lesson 8: arrive, court, round and 7 more words.