Definitions and Examples of come, arrive, stay
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To move towards or arrive at a particular place.
Example
I will come to your house tomorrow for dinner.
To reach a destination or a place where one is expected.
Example
The train will arrive at the station in ten minutes.
To remain in a particular place or position.
Example
I will stay at home tonight and watch a movie.
Key Differences: come vs arrive vs stay
- 1Come refers to moving towards a particular place, while go refers to moving away from a particular place.
- 2Arrive implies reaching a destination, while go implies leaving a starting point.
- 3Stay means to remain in a particular place, while go means to leave that place.
Effective Usage of come, arrive, stay
- 1Travel: Use go and arrive when talking about traveling to different places.
- 2Invitations: Use come when inviting someone to a place.
- 3Plans: Use stay when talking about staying in one place or not going out.
Remember this!
The antonyms of go are come, arrive, and stay. Each word has a distinct meaning and can be used in different contexts. Use these words to talk about travel, invitations, and plans.