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Verb come about has 1 sense | ||||
Definitions from the WebCome AboutDefinition 1 - Verbto happen, occur, or take place Example: The change in weather came about suddenly. Definition 2 - Phrasal verbto occur as a result of specific circumstances or events Example: The meeting was cancelled, so the opportunity for discussion never came about. Definition 3 - Nounthe act of changing direction, especially of a sailing vessel, by turning the bow into the wind Example: The ship's come about allowed it to sail smoothly towards its destination. Definition 4 - Adjectivereferring to something widely accepted or known locally Example: This cafe is a come-about place, known only among the locals. Related Products | ||||
come-from-behind come-hither come-on come-up come-uppance come come come a long way come about come across come after come alive come along come and go come apart come around come away
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