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

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]

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Example Sentences

"Even those who wouldn't dare reveal their political preferences come over and chat with us."

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

According to his probable cause affidavit, Ramirez said Beverley’s sister told him that her mother had called Beverley to come over after discovering that the girl had been out with her boyfriend without permission.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

In wide areas, particularly during the 2-0 win over Manchester City on 17 January, the full-back, winger and striker near the ball would come over to apply pressure alongside the closest United central midfielder.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 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

“Really? You mean it about the car? The Cobra? You’ll come over and we can ride around in it?”

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott

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