Come over
verb
Visit someone at their home.
Why don't you come over for dinner tonight?
Often appears as...
- come over for
- come over to
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
Move towards or be attracted to a person.
When I saw her smile, I couldn't help but come over.
Often appears as...
- come over here
- come over to
verb
Change from one state, view, or party to another.
After hearing their argument, he decided to come over to their side.
Often appears as...
- come over to
- come over and
verb
Suddenly feel a strong emotion.
A wave of sadness came over me.
Often appears as...
- come over with
- come over and
verb
Travel from a distant place.
She's coming over from France next week to visit us.
Often appears as...
- come over from
- come over to
verb
Visit someone at their home.
Why don't you come over for dinner tonight?
Often appears as...
- come over for
- come over to
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
Move towards or be attracted to a person.
When I saw her smile, I couldn't help but come over.
Often appears as...
- come over here
- come over to
verb
Change from one state, view, or party to another.
After hearing their argument, he decided to come over to their side.
Often appears as...
- come over to
- come over and
verb
Suddenly feel a strong emotion.
A wave of sadness came over me.
Often appears as...
- come over with
- come over and
verb
Travel from a distant place.
She's coming over from France next week to visit us.
Often appears as...
- come over from
- come over to
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Casual Invitation
Used when informally inviting someone to your house.
Can you come over on Saturday to watch the game?
Pro Tip 2/3Social Gathering
Often suggests a relaxed, friendly atmosphere at home.
We're having a few people come over for a barbecue.
Pro Tip 3/3Short Notice
Implies an informal and possibly spontaneous visit.
Could you come over quickly? I need some help.
Pro Tip 1/3Casual Invitation
Used when informally inviting someone to your house.
Can you come over on Saturday to watch the game?
Pro Tip 2/3Social Gathering
Often suggests a relaxed, friendly atmosphere at home.
We're having a few people come over for a barbecue.
Pro Tip 3/3Short Notice
Implies an informal and possibly spontaneous visit.
Could you come over quickly? I need some help.
Pro Tip 1/3Casual Invitation
Used when informally inviting someone to your house.
Can you come over on Saturday to watch the game?
Pro Tip 2/3Social Gathering
Often suggests a relaxed, friendly atmosphere at home.
We're having a few people come over for a barbecue.
Pro Tip 3/3Short Notice
Implies an informal and possibly spontaneous visit.
Could you come over quickly? I need some help.
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