| Phrasal verb | Main meaning |
|---|---|
come down [kʌm daʊn] | to fall to the ground |
Other meanings
- to decrease or reduce
- to descend or move to a lower level
- to travel from a larger place to a smaller one
- to lose social or economic status
- to become ill after being well
- to be passed down (in history or tradition)
Example Sentences Using the Phrasal Verb "come down"
- The old building finally came down last week.
- Prices have come down since the holidays.
- She came down with the flu.
Features of Using "come down"
Often used for physical fall, price reductions, or changes in status.
In American English, "come down with" is a common phrase for becoming ill.
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 out
to appear or become visible or known
come up with
to think of or produce (an idea, etc.)
come forward
to offer help or information
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