come over

verb

came over; come over; coming over; comes over

intransitive verb

1
a
: to change from one side (as of a controversy) to the other
b
: to visit casually : drop in
come over whenever you like
2
British : become

Examples of come over in a Sentence

come over sometime and I'll show you my garden
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The Japanese were radioing ahead to the mainland when our planes would come over headed there. Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Feb. 2025 Along with another man who came over, the woman held Calvin's head still until emergency vehicles arrived. Laura Kwerel, NPR, 12 Feb. 2025 Then a wave of sadness came over me that took my breath away. Renee Winick, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025 When Bella began to growl, the neighbor ignored requests to leave the premises at which point one of the men from next door also came over. Latoya Gayle, People.com, 2 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for come over 

Word History

First Known Use

1576, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of come over was in 1576

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“Come over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come%20over. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.

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