come into
B2 neutral inseparable both
In simple words
to go into something, get something, or start being in a new state
Literal meaning: to move into the inside of something
Meanings
1 A2 neutral
to enter a place or area
"She came into the room smiling."
Grammar: inseparable
2 B2
idiomatic
neutral
to receive money, property, or another possession, especially by inheritance
"He came into a large fortune when his aunt died."
Grammar: inseparable
3 B2
idiomatic
neutral
to reach or begin a particular state, quality, or role
"The plan came into effect at midnight."
"to boldly go where no man has gone before"
— Star Trek opening narration (related expression with 'go into' state not exact)
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Common in both literal and idiomatic uses. The money/property sense is slightly formal.
Commonly used with
room money inheritance power use effect
Forms
Base
come into
I/you/we/they
3rd person
comes into
he/she/it
Past simple
came into
yesterday
Past participle
come into
have + pp
-ing form
coming into
continuous
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Synonyms
enter inherit receive reach begin take effect
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