came
Translation
to come, to arrive, to happen
Examples
She came to the party late.
She came to the party late.
The idea came to me in a dream.
The idea came to me in a dream.
My new coat came with a hood.
My new coat came with a hood.
Grammar Patterns
((from somewhere)) to originate from a place He comes from Spain.
((to somewhere)) to move toward a place She came to my house yesterday.
((to-inf)) to move in order to do sth. He came to help us.
Similar Words
Synonyms: arrive, approach; Antonyms: go, leave, depart
Etymology
From Old English 'cuman', meaning 'to move, to arrive'.
Memory Tips
A fundamental movement verb. Picture someone moving towards you, as in 'Come here!'