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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Jen, our co-creator of “Hacks,” will come over.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
There is, no surprise, a hitch or two: Matteo’s mother and grandmother come over to clean the villa and find Anna, with an engagement ring on her finger.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
"Even those who wouldn't dare reveal their political preferences come over and chat with us."
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
"And when I said those words, I just felt a peace come over me."
From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026
But I didn’t tell JonPaul; he’d have been so disappointed in my dad and probably too worried to come over to my house again.
From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen
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