| Phrasal verb | Main meaning |
|---|---|
come by [kʌm baɪ] | to visit someone briefly |
Other meanings
- to obtain something (especially with effort or difficulty)
- to pass by or happen to arrive
Example Sentences Using the Phrasal Verb "come by"
- Why don’t you come by my place this evening?
- Good jobs are hard to come by these days.
- I was lucky to come by an old rare book at the market.
Other phrasal verbs with the verb come
come in
to enter a place
come back
return to a place
come up
to appear or be mentioned unexpectedly
come down
to fall to the ground
come out
to appear or become visible or known
come over
to visit someone at their place
come across
to find something by chance
come along
to go somewhere with someone
come up with
to think of or produce (an idea, etc.)
come forward
to offer help or information
come across as
to give a particular impression (usually unintentionally)
🔗 Learn more about the irregular verb come, including its forms and usage.