| 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"
Separability:Inseparable
Transitivity:Intransitive
Level:A2
"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 back
return to a place
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