English Phrasal Verbs

Come

come about

happen

How did this situation come about?

How did this situation happen?

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come across

discover by chance

I came across an old photo while cleaning the attic.

I discovered an old photo by chance while cleaning the attic.

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come along

accompany

She came along to the party with her friend.

She accompanied her friend to the party.

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come along

progress

The project is really coming along well.

The project is really progressing well.

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come apart

break into pieces

The toy came apart after just one use.

The toy broke into pieces after just one use.

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come around

regain consciousness

After fainting, she finally came around.

After fainting, she finally regained consciousness.

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come back

return

He came back from his vacation yesterday.

He returned from his vacation yesterday.

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come down

decrease

Gas prices have come down recently.

Gas prices have decreased recently.

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come down (with)

become ill

I think I’m coming down with a cold.

I think I’m becoming ill with a cold.

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come from

originate from

This dish comes from Italy.

This dish originates from Italy.

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come into

inherit

He came into a large sum of money after his uncle passed away.

He inherited a large sum of money after his uncle passed away.

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come off

succeed

The plan finally came off as we expected.

The plan finally succeeded as we expected.

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come over

visit

Why don’t you come over for dinner tonight?

Why don’t you visit us for dinner tonight?

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come out

be released

The new movie comes out next week.

The new movie will be released next week.

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come through

survive

She came through the surgery.

She survived the surgery.

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come up

be mentioned

The topic of climate change came up during the discussion.

The topic of climate change was mentioned during the discussion.

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come up (with)

suggest

He came up with a brilliant solution to the problem.

He suggested a brilliant solution to the problem.

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come up against

encounter difficulty

The team came up against a tough opponent in the finals.

The team encountered a tough opponent in the finals.

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