come over

verb

came over; come over; coming over; comes over
Synonyms of come overnext

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

transitive verb

: to seize suddenly and strangely
What's come over you?

Examples of come over in a Sentence

come over sometime and I'll show you my garden
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At this point, as the women are driving back to the house, Harry Jowsey has not yet committed to coming over to party with Taylor. Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026 Before dark, a second aircraft came over, flying a little higher. Elwyn "bud" Myers, Outdoor Life, 11 Mar. 2026 Bebop moving in waves through the smoky air, causing a warm feeling to come over him, to move inside him like smoke inhaled. Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026 The Seating Options People who come over to gather in your living just want to be comfortable! Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for come over

Word History

First Known Use

1576, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of come over was in 1576

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“Come over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come%20over. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.

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