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Synonyms

come over

British  

verb

  1. (adverb) (of a person or his words) to communicate the intended meaning or impression

    he came over very well

  2. (adverb) to change allegiances

    some people came over to our side in the war

  3. informal to undergo or feel a particular sensation

    I came over funny
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noun

  1. (in the Isle of Man) a person who has come over from the mainland of Britain to settle

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come over Idioms  

  1. Change sides or positions, as in He's decided to come over to their side . [Second half of 1500s]

  2. 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]

  3. 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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“I have some family that wants to come over, but with the whole ICE situation over here, it complicates things,” Martinez said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

"It's massive for us to come over here and win. It's all building towards something special, I think."

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

"Obviously last week it didn't work out in Bahrain but really glad to come over to Saudi Arabia for the first time and be the first winner," Littler told ITV4.

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026

I’ve also, in the past, offered up my kitchen time to friends: let me come over and wash, chop, dry, and store your produce for the week while you rest.

From Salon • Jan. 19, 2026

A bunch of my friends from school and our neighbors come over, too.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein

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