come over
Britishverb
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(adverb) (of a person or his words) to communicate the intended meaning or impression
he came over very well
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(adverb) to change allegiances
some people came over to our side in the war
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informal to undergo or feel a particular sensation
I came over funny
noun
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Change sides or positions, as in He's decided to come over to their side . [Second half of 1500s]
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Happen to or affect, as in Why are you leaving? What's come over you? or A sudden fit of impatience came over her . [First half of 1900s]
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Pay a casual visit, as in I want to show you my garden, so please come over soon . This usage employs come over in the sense of “crossing an intervening space” (from somewhere to one's home). [c. 1600]
Example Sentences
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Six years ago, after watching my circle of friends surrender one too many evenings to insurance wrangling and doctor portals and DMV confusion, I emailed them a proposal: Come over next Tuesday.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025
"Why limit yourself? Why breathe in the exhaust fumes? Why be toxic? Come over here where the life and light and air and sound is."
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2025
If we’re messaging with someone, I’ll just be like, “I’m making dinner. Come over if you want,” so it’ll just be one or three people.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2024
“Hey, Keffe, Metro Police. Come over here,” an officer said.
From Washington Times • Oct. 6, 2023
"Come over here,” Chester commanded, indicating his chair, "and let me show you this book.”
From "Bunnicula" by Deborah Howe and James Howe
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