come
/kʌm/
Translation
To move towards the person who is speaking, or to arrive at a place.
Grammar
Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.
Examples
here, please.
"Come" asks the person to move towards you.
came home late.
"Came" is the past form of "come".
bus comes nine.
Here "come" means the bus arrives.
Used in
Grammar articles
(8)Conditional sentences in English: the four types explained
Future tense in English: will, going to and more explained
English grammar test: 30 questions with answers (A2-B2)
Irregular verbs in English: the full list by pattern
Modal verbs in English: rules, examples and how to use them
Past simple tense: rules, examples and when to use it
Present continuous tense: form, spelling and uses
Present simple tense: rules, examples and when to use it
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