1 A2 neutral
To be included as part of a product, service, or deal.
"The new phone comes with a two-year warranty and free earphones."
inseparable
come with
A2 neutral inseparable transitive
To be included as part of something, or to accompany someone.
In plain English
To be part of the deal, or to go somewhere with someone.
What does "come with" mean?
3 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 B1 idiomatic neutral
To be an inevitable or natural consequence of a role, situation, or experience.
"The stress comes with the job—there's no way around it."
inseparable
3 A2 informal
To accompany someone to a place or event.
"Do you want to come with us to the cinema tonight?"
inseparable
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To move in the same direction as or alongside someone.
Actually means
To be part of the deal, or to go somewhere with someone.
Usage tip
Extremely common in everyday speech. Very frequently used to describe features or accessories included with a product ('the laptop comes with a carrying case'). Also used to mean 'to be an inevitable part of' a situation or role.
Words that pair with "come with"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
package territory deal job responsibility accessory
How to conjugate "come with"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
come with
I/you/we/they
3rd person
comes with
he/she/it
Past simple
came with
yesterday
Past participle
come with
have + pp
-ing form
coming with
continuous
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