came

1 of 2

past tense of come

came

2 of 2

noun

ˈkām 

: a slender grooved lead rod used to hold together panes of glass especially in a stained-glass window

Word History

Etymology

Noun

origin unknown

First Known Use

Noun

1688, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing came

• came down on us like a ton of bricks
• came/went along for the ride
• went/came (right) down to the wire

Kids Definition

came

past of come