Phrasal verb
come over
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
To come over means to visit someone at their home or where they are.
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.