past form
It moved or traveled toward the speaker, listener, or a place being discussed.
She came to visit me.
We came by bus.
American English
How to pronounce came
verbA1Very common word
KAYM
/kʰeɪm/
One syllable.
Form of come
Came is the past form of come. Use come, not came, after have, has, or had.
It moved or traveled toward the speaker, listener, or a place being discussed.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
past form
It arrived at a place, event, or point in time.
He came early today.
The mail came late today.
past form
It had a particular source or origin.
That idea came from my sister.
The message came from my boss.
past form
It reached a particular position, condition, or result.
Maya came first in the race.
Your wish came true.
Useful expressions
to return to a place or situation
He came back after lunch.
to enter a room or building
Come in and close the door.
to be mentioned in a conversation or meeting
Your name came up in the meeting.
Related words & forms
The past form is came, but the past participle is come. Before -ing, drop the final e: coming.