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Comes

🇬🇧 UK //kʌmz// 🇺🇸 US //kʌmz//

Meaning of Comes

Arrives or reaches a place or situation.

In simple words: Arrives or is near.

Comes in a sentence

• She always comes to the meeting on time.
• When summer comes, we will go to the beach.
• He comes from a small town in Italy.
• The train comes at 6 PM every day.
• She comes to visit us every holiday season.
• When the moment comes, I'll be ready.

How to use Comes

Used for both literal arrivals and figurative situations. It's less formal than 'arrives'.

Grammar pattern

comes + object

Memory hint

Think of 'comes' as in 'comes to the party' - visualizing someone arriving.

Related words

Collocations with Comes

• comes home
• comes together
• comes first
• comes up
• comes to mind

Synonyms for Comes

• arrives
• approaches
• appears
• shows up
• turns up

Opposites of Comes

• goes
• leaves

Common mistakes with Comes

• Confused with 'come' in verb forms.
• Using 'comes' with plural subjects incorrectly.

Frequently asked questions about Comes

What does Comes mean?

Arrives or is near.

What is the definition of Comes?

Arrives or reaches a place or situation.

How do you use Comes in a sentence?

She always comes to the meeting on time.

Can you give another example of Comes?

When summer comes, we will go to the beach.

What are synonyms for Comes?

Common alternatives include arrives, approaches, appears, shows up, turns up.

What is the opposite of Comes?

Opposite meanings include goes, leaves.

What words go with Comes?

It commonly pairs with comes home, comes together, comes first, comes up, comes to mind.

What are common mistakes when using Comes?

Confused with 'come' in verb forms. Using 'comes' with plural subjects incorrectly.

How do you pronounce Comes?

US: //kʌmz//, UK: //kʌmz//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Comes?

Used for both literal arrivals and figurative situations. It's less formal than 'arrives'.