What are the definitions of “come into”?
Learn how to use these expressions through these examples
- 1Be important or relevant.
Money doesn't COME INTO it; I simply will not do it under any circumstances.
- 2Inherit.
She CAME INTO a lot of money when her grandmother died.
What’s the most common meaning of the phrasal verb “come into”?
The most common meaning of the phrasal verb come into is to inherit something, usually money or property. It means to receive something from someone who has passed away, often a family member.
What are the different verb forms of “come into”?
| Root Verb | come into |
| Third Person Singular Present | comes into |
| Present Participle | coming into |
| Simple Past | came into |
| Past Participle | come into |
Example
She will come into a large inheritance when her uncle passes away.
Example
He comes into a fortune when his grandfather dies.
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They are coming into a significant amount of money after their parents' passing.
Example
She came into a lot of money when her grandmother died.
Example
He had come into a sizable inheritance from his late aunt.
What kind of phrasal verb is “come into”?
Notes from a Native English Speaker
What is a transitive and intransitive verb? - A transitive verb always has an object after it. (Example: Sam bought a car.) - An intransitive verb never has an object.(Example: She laughed loudly.)
Intransitive verb
“come into” is an intransitive phrasal verb because it doesn't require an object to complete its meaning. It forms a complete sentence without an object.
Example
Money doesn't come into it; I simply will not do it under any circumstances.
Example
She came into a lot of money when her grandmother died.
Notes from a Native English Speaker
What is a separable and inseparable phrasal verb? - A “separable phrasal verb” can be separated with an object between the verb and particle. - An “inseparable phrasal verb” cannot be separated by an object.
Inseparable
“come into” is an inseparable phrasal verb. This means that you can’t place an object between the verb and the particle, otherwise, it changes the meaning of the phrasal verb.
Example
Money doesn't come into it; I simply will not do it under any circumstances.
Example
She came into a lot of money when her grandmother died.
What are common phrases and expressions that include the phrasal verb “come into”?
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Does “come into” have an informal or formal tone?
Come into is a neutral phrasal verb that can be used in both informal and formal contexts. It is appropriate for everyday conversations, as well as more formal settings, such as legal or financial discussions.
