Come on

interjection

Used to encourage someone to do something.

Come on, you can do it!
Visual representation of "come on" - Used to encourage someone to do something

Often appears as...

  • come on
  • hurry up; come on
phrasal verb

To approach or move toward a destination.

What time does the sun come on?
Visual representation of "come on" - To approach or move toward a destination

Often appears as...

  • sun come on
  • light come on
interjection

Expressing disbelief or annoyance.

Come on, you can't be serious!
Visual representation of "come on" - Expressing disbelief or annoyance

Often appears as...

  • come on
  • seriously; come on
phrasal verb

Of an illness or symptoms, to start to affect someone.

I think a cold is coming on.
Visual representation of "come on" - Of an illness or symptoms, to start to affect someone

Often appears as...

  • cold come on
  • fever come on

Usage tips

Medical

idiom

Used to ask someone to hurry up.

Come on! We don't have all day!
Visual representation of "come on" - Used to ask someone to hurry up

Often appears as...

  • come on
  • hurry up; come on

Usage tips

Informal

interjection

Used to encourage someone to do something.

Come on, you can do it!
Visual representation of "come on" - Used to encourage someone to do something

Often appears as...

  • come on
  • hurry up; come on
phrasal verb

To approach or move toward a destination.

What time does the sun come on?
Visual representation of "come on" - To approach or move toward a destination

Often appears as...

  • sun come on
  • light come on
interjection

Expressing disbelief or annoyance.

Come on, you can't be serious!
Visual representation of "come on" - Expressing disbelief or annoyance

Often appears as...

  • come on
  • seriously; come on
phrasal verb

Of an illness or symptoms, to start to affect someone.

I think a cold is coming on.
Visual representation of "come on" - Of an illness or symptoms, to start to affect someone

Often appears as...

  • cold come on
  • fever come on

Usage tips

Medical

idiom

Used to ask someone to hurry up.

Come on! We don't have all day!
Visual representation of "come on" - Used to ask someone to hurry up

Often appears as...

  • come on
  • hurry up; come on

Usage tips

Informal

Definition 1 of 5
Visual representation of "come on"
LampPro Tip 1/3

Encouragement

Use 'come on' to support friends or teammates when they need motivation.

Illustration for Encouragement
Come on, I know you can finish this race!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Friendly Tone

'Come on' is often friendly and casual, not meant to scold or command.

Illustration for Friendly Tone
Come on, try the cake I made!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Always Literal

Sometimes 'come on' isn't a literal request to move, but a moral boost.

Illustration for Not Always Literal
Come on, you've got this!
LampPro Tip 1/3

Encouragement

Use 'come on' to support friends or teammates when they need motivation.

Illustration for Encouragement
Come on, I know you can finish this race!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Friendly Tone

'Come on' is often friendly and casual, not meant to scold or command.

Illustration for Friendly Tone
Come on, try the cake I made!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Always Literal

Sometimes 'come on' isn't a literal request to move, but a moral boost.

Illustration for Not Always Literal
Come on, you've got this!
LampPro Tip 1/3

Encouragement

Use 'come on' to support friends or teammates when they need motivation.

Illustration for Encouragement
Come on, I know you can finish this race!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Friendly Tone

'Come on' is often friendly and casual, not meant to scold or command.

Illustration for Friendly Tone
Come on, try the cake I made!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Always Literal

Sometimes 'come on' isn't a literal request to move, but a moral boost.

Illustration for Not Always Literal
Come on, you've got this!
Visual representation of the word "Come on"

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