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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Somehow, it felt like a sign of good luck to come over the next 365 days.
From Salon ● Jun. 3, 2026
“A jaded cynicism has come over investors,” said Paul Donovan, chief global economist at UBS Wealth Management.
From Barron's ● Jun. 1, 2026
In one email that year, she asks his opinion of a specific woman she says has offered to come over from eastern Europe.
From BBC ● May 19, 2026
Dr. Becky asks listeners to imagine three different pilots whose voices could come over the PA.
From Slate ● May 10, 2026
"But it seems like it's going to be a quiet weekend. Do you both want to come over tomorrow morning?" she asked her friends.
From "Pony Problems: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #3" by Carolyn Keene
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