come into
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle into
Meanings
Enter the place where someone is
Why “into”? A person or thing crosses a boundary and enters a place or space.
“Please come into my office.”
“The nurse came into the room with the results.”
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Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
break into
Same into pattern: entry
Enter a building or vehicle illegally by force; Suddenly begin an action or strong expression
get into
Same into pattern: entry
Enter a vehicle or small enclosed space; Become interested in or start enjoying an activity or subject; Begin to have a serious problem
go into
Same into pattern: entry
Enter a place or enclosed space; Discuss or explain something in detail; Choose a particular type of work or career
let into
Same into pattern: entry
Allow someone or something to enter a place
move into
Same into pattern: entry
Start living or working in a new place
walk into
Same into pattern: entry
Enter a place by walking; Hit something accidentally while walking
come about
Same base verb: come
Happen, especially in an unplanned way; Of a ship, change tack to the opposite side
come across
Same base verb: come
Find or meet someone or something by chance; Give a particular impression to others; Be expressed clearly enough for people to notice or understand
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