| Phrasal verb | Main meaning |
|---|---|
come up [kʌm ʌp] | to appear or be mentioned unexpectedly |
Other meanings
- to arise (about a problem or topic)
- to approach or move closer
- to be due or scheduled (as in an event)
- to rise (as in the sun or a plant)
- to be raised in rank or status
- to be available or offered (job, opportunity)
Example Sentences Using the Phrasal Verb "come up"
- Come up with something unexpected during the meeting.
- A great opportunity has just come up.
Your name came up in the conversation. - The sun comes up at 6 a.m.
- Exams are coming up next week.
Features of Using "come up"
"Come up" is often used in formal and informal speech when something is introduced spontaneously (especially in conversations, plans, problems, or schedules). It is always inseparable, and most meanings are intransitive.
Other phrasal verbs with the verb come
come in
to enter a place
come back
return to a place
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 by
to visit someone briefly
come across as
to give a particular impression (usually unintentionally)
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