Phrasal verb
come into
To come into something means to enter a place or area.
Meanings
to enter a room, building, or area
to become visible or noticeable as you move or as something changes position
to receive something such as an inheritance or property
Definition
When you come into a room, building, or area, you move from outside (or another place) to inside it. This is often used in everyday speech for entering a space. It can also describe when something appears or becomes noticeable as you enter a new area, such as coming into view.
Examples
- I came into the kitchen and smelled fresh bread.
- You came into the meeting late, so we saved you a seat.
- He came into the room quietly and sat near the window.
- She came into view at the end of the trail just before sunset.
- They came into a small inheritance from their aunt.
Common mistake
Learners often say "come in to" when they mean the phrasal verb "come into" for entering a place (e.g., "come into the room").
More phrasal verbs
- go on To go on means to continue or keep happening.
- carry out To carry out something means to do it or complete it, especially a plan, task, or instruction.
- set up To set up means to arrange or prepare something so it is ready to use or happen.
- pick up “Pick up” most commonly means to collect someone or something from a place, usually by going there.
- go back To go back means to return to a place, time, or earlier situation.