Phrasal verb
come over
To come over means to visit someone at their home or where they are.
Meanings
to visit someone, especially at their home
to move from one place to where the speaker is
to seem different in a particular way; to give an impression
Definition
When someone comes over, they travel a short distance to visit you, usually at your home. It often sounds friendly and informal. You can also use it to invite someone or confirm a plan to meet at your place.
Examples
- I’ll come over after work if you’re free.
- Can you come over and help me move this table?
- He came over to my place to watch the game.
- She didn’t mean to sound rude, but it came over that way.
- They’re coming over for dinner on Saturday.
Common mistake
Learners often say "come to" instead of "come over" when they mean a friendly visit to someone’s home.
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.