come over

verb

came over; come over; coming over; comes over

intransitive verb

1

a

: to change from one side (as of a controversy) to the other

b

: to visit casually : drop in

come over whenever you like

2

British : become

Synonyms

• call
• come by
• drop by
• drop in
• pop (in)
• run (over)
• run in
• step in
• stop (by or in)
• visit

Examples of come over in a Sentence

come over sometime and I'll show you my garden

Recent Examples on the Web

Coach Mike McDaniel came over to introduce himself to Weberman and chat with him late in the practice. —Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2024

Groups of fans, seeing that one gate open, came over and tried to get in ahead of the media members who were waiting to have their bags checked. —Michelle Kaufman, Orlando Sentinel, 16 July 2024

If every person follows the rules, then Lenka will know what to expect when guests come over. —Liz O'Connell, Newsweek, 9 July 2024

The 16-year-old Campbell is 6-2, 200 pounds and ready to be that physical free safety making tackles and intimidating receivers coming over the middle as a senior. —Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1576, in the meaning defined at sense 1a