Arrive or Appear (Come): English Vocabulary List

to be very near to something or someone in terms of physical distance

"We came close."

"The hikers came close to the summit before deciding to turn back due to the approaching storm."

to give the impression of having the quality or characteristic described by the following word

"It came as a surprise."

"Her sudden resignation came as a surprise to her colleagues who thought she was happy."

to arrive at a particular location or event at the appointed time

"The ambulance came in time to save him."

"The ambulance came in time to save the injured man's life before it was too late."

to become visible, especially if something was previously out of sight

"The mountains came into view."

"The beautiful mountains slowly came into view as the fog cleared and the sun rose."

to arrive at a specific location, event, or appointment after the expected or scheduled time

"Do not come late to the meeting."

"The lazy employee always comes late to work and the boss is very angry about it."

to arrive at a specific location, event, or appointment at the expected or scheduled time

"Please come on time today."

"It is very important to come on time for job interviews because first impressions really matter to employers."

to arrive at a situation or event equipped with the necessary knowledge, materials, or resources needed for that specific circumstance

"She came prepared for the exam."

"The wise student came prepared to the exam with extra pens and a bottle of water."