come over — to visit someone at their home
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to visit someone at their home
Pronunciation (IPA): /kʌm ˈoʊvər/
Example Sentences
- My neighbor came over to borrow some sugar, but ended up staying for three hours talking about her cats.
- A wave of nostalgia came over me when I heard that old song.
- He used to hate vegetables, but he's finally come over to eating healthy.
come over
VERB[/kʌm ˈoʊvər/]
to visit someone at their home
She asked her best friend to come over for movie night with popcorn ready.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The phrase originated in Middle English from the combination of 'comen' (to come) and 'over' (across, over). Initially denoting physical movement across space, the meaning gradually expanded to encompass transitions in emotional or psychological states.
Breakdown
come (to arrive, move toward) + over (across, beyond, above). The adverbial particle 'over' modifies the verb 'come' to indicate traversal or transition.
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📝Examples
“My neighbor came over to borrow some sugar, but ended up staying for three hours talking about her cats.”
“A wave of nostalgia came over me when I heard that old song.”
“He used to hate vegetables, but he's finally come over to eating healthy.”
“Why don't you come over and help me eat this giant pizza I accidentally ordered?”
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