English · Common Verbs

came

/keɪm/

[/keɪm/]

past tense of come

Beginnerverb

Definition

Past tense of 'come': to have moved toward or arrived at a place.

Example

She came to the party late but stayed until the very end, dancing with all her friends.

She came to the party late but stayed until the very end, dancing with all her friends.

Etymology

From Old English 'cōm', past tense of 'cuman' (to come).

How & Where It’s Used

Used for completed arrival or movement in the past.

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