Synonyms for

Came

Verb / keɪm / Another word for came — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Came is the past tense of the verb 'come', meaning to move towards or arrive at a particular place or person.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

arrived appeared presented

Informal

showed up turned up dropped in

Literary

hastened approached descended

Antonyms

depart leave exit go vanish withdraw retreat

Common collocations

  • came across
  • came back
  • came down
  • came in
  • came out
  • came over
  • came up
  • came to

Word family

verb come

Usage note

Came is the past tense of 'come'. It describes movement towards a place or person. Avoid using 'came' when referring to something that was already present.

Example sentences

  1. She came to visit me yesterday.
  2. The train came late today.
  3. We came to school early in the morning.
  4. The cat came running towards me.
  5. The sun came up in the sky.

Quotes

  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill
  • “I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.” - Thomas Edison
  • “Be the change that you wish to see in the world.” - Mahatma Gandhi

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