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Word: Come In

Part of Speech: Phrasal Verb

Basic Explanation:

The phrase "come in" can mean several things depending on the context. Here are some of the main meanings:

Advanced Usage:
  • Idiomatic Expressions:
    • "Come in handy": This means something will be useful.
    • "Come in waves": This means something happens in a series or a group.
Synonyms:
  • Enter: To go into a place.
  • Finish: To complete a race or competition (in context).
  • Arrive: To reach a destination.
Word Variants:
  • Came in: Past tense of come in.
    • Example: "She came in first in the race."
  • Coming in: Present continuous form.
    • Example: "The news is coming in quickly."
Different Meanings:
  • In addition to the meanings listed, "come in" can have context-specific meanings, such as in business (e.g., "The new product will come in next month") or in informal conversation (e.g., "I’ll come in tomorrow to help").
Conclusion:

The phrase "come in" is versatile and can be used in various situations. Understanding its different meanings will help you use it correctly in conversation.

Verb
  1. take a place in a competition; often followed by an ordinal
    • Jerry came in third in the Marathon
  2. to insert between other elements
    • She interjected clever remarks
  3. come into fashion; become fashionable
  4. be received
    • News came in of the massacre in Rwanda
  5. to come or go into
    • the boat entered an area of shallow marshes

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