Come

separate into pieces

come apart

The antique picture frame just came apart in myhands.

Do your have any glue? My shoe is coming apart and I want to stick it together.

become conscious again

come around/round

A nurse was with me when I came around after the operation.

disappear or become less strong

come out

Let your shirt soak overnight and the stain will probably come out.

I spilt some tomato juice on the tablecloth. Do you think it will come out if I put it in the washing machine?

happen, especially something which is not planned

come about

How did this situation come about?

be given to people (of results or information)

come out

when do your exam results come out?

happen successfully or as planned

come off

I was planning to arrange a surprise holiday for her birthday, but I’m not sure it’s going to come off.

encounter or have to deal with a difficult situation

come up against sb/st

I’m doing a research project for my degree on the psychology of ageing, but I’ve come up against a few problems.

To find or meet someone/something by chance

Come across (someone/something)

I come across this old photo while cleaning my room.

To suggest or think of an idea or plan

Come up with (an idea/plan)

She came up with a brilliant solution to the problem.

To arrive or appear; or to make progress

Come along

Take the first opportunity that comes along.

If a situation comes down to something, that is the most important factor

Come down to (something)

In the end, the decision comes down to money.

To become sick with a common illness like flu or a cold

Come down with (an illness)

I think I'm coming down with a cold; my throat is sore.

To obtain something, especially something that is difficult to get

Come by (something)

Good jobs are hard to come by these days.

To change your opinion or decision because someone has persuaded you

Come round/around

He’ll come round to our way of thinking eventually.

To receive blame, criticism, or praise

Come in for (something)

The government has come in for fierce criticism over the new tax policy.

To inherit money, property, or a title

Come into (something)

She came into a fortune when her grandfather passed away.

To win / To lose a fight or argument

Come upper-hand / Come off second-best

In the debate, he was too aggressive and came off second-best.

To punish or criticize someone severely

Come down on (someone)

The director came down hard on staff who were late for the meeting.