1 B2 idiomatic informal
to say something suddenly or unexpectedly
"She came out with a question that nobody could answer."
inseparable
come out with
B2 neutral inseparable transitive
to say something suddenly, or to produce and present something new
In plain English
to suddenly say something, or to make something new available
What does "come out with" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 B2 idiomatic neutral
to produce or introduce something new, such as a product, plan, or statement
"The company has come out with a cheaper version of the software."
inseparable
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
to emerge carrying something
Actually means
to suddenly say something, or to make something new available
Usage tip
In speech, it often suggests surprise or bluntness. In business, it can mean launch or release a product or statement.
Words that pair with "come out with"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
remark comment joke excuse statement product
How to conjugate "come out with"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
come out with
I/you/we/they
3rd person
comes out with
he/she/it
Past simple
came out with
yesterday
Past participle
come out with
have + pp
-ing form
coming out with
continuous
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