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Shaan_smeagol Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Difference between "come" and "arrive"

What is the difference between the synonymous verbs "to come" and "to arrive" in terms of usage?

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Welcome to English Forums, Shaan. The words are not synonyms. ' Come ' means 'move in the direction of the speaker and/or listener'.

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  • Welcome to English Forums, Shaan.
  • The words are not synonyms.
  • ' Come ' means 'move in the direction of the speaker and/or listener'.
  • ' Arrive ' means 'finish coming (or going)'.
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Welcome to English Forums, Shaan.

The words are not synonyms. 'Come' means 'move in the direction of the speaker and/or listener'. 'Arrive' means 'finish coming (or going)'.
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