Phrasal verb
come with
Meanings
to be included or provided together with something
to be an expected or unavoidable result or part of a situation
Definition
To come with something means to be included or provided together with it.
"Come with" is used to say that an item, feature, service, or condition is included when you get something. It often refers to accessories, benefits, or extra parts that are part of the package. It can also describe something that is an unavoidable result of a situation, such as responsibilities or difficulties.
Examples
- This laptop comes with a charger and a protective case.
- My new apartment comes with a parking space.
- Her job comes with a lot of travel.
- Do these headphones come with a carrying pouch?
- Their decision comes with serious consequences.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse "come with" (included) with "go with" (match well), as in saying a charger "goes with" a phone instead of "comes with" it.
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.