Arrive

usgb/əˈraɪv/
verb

To reach a place, usually at the end of a trip.

I arrived at the school early in the morning.
Visual representation of "arrive" - To reach a place, usually at the end of a trip.

Often appears as...

  • arrive late
  • arrive early
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Visual representation of "arrive"
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Journey's End

Use 'arrive' to describe the moment someone or something reaches the final destination after traveling.

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We finally arrived at the hotel after a long flight.
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Specific Location

'Arrive' is often followed by a specific place, like 'at the station' or 'in New York'.

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She arrived at the airport in time for her flight.
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Time Reference

Pair 'arrive' with a time expression to indicate when the arrival happened.

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They arrived just before dinner.
Visual representation of the word "Arrive"

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