come over
A2 neutral intransitive intransitive
In simple words
to visit, move here, or suddenly feel a certain way
Literal meaning: to move across to this place
Meanings
1 A2
idiomatic
informal
to visit someone's home or where they are
"Why don't you come over this evening?"
"Why don't you come over anymore?"
— Taylor Swift, "The Last Time"
Grammar: inseparable
2 A2 neutral
to move from one side or place to another toward the speaker
"A waiter came over to take our order."
Grammar: inseparable
3 B2
idiomatic
neutral
to suddenly experience a feeling or change
"A wave of sadness came over her as the train left."
"A change is gonna come."
— Sam Cooke, "A Change Is Gonna Come" (related wording)
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Very common in spoken English. It can mean visiting, crossing over, or being affected by a sudden emotion or change.
Commonly used with
house later for dinner dizzy sleepy strange
Forms
Base
come over
I/you/we/they
3rd person
comes over
he/she/it
Past simple
came over
yesterday
Past participle
come over
have + pp
-ing form
coming over
continuous
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