arrived Definition
- 1to reach a destination or goal
- 2to come to a certain point in time or in a process
Using arrived: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "arrived" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
We arrived at the airport early.
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The package has not yet arrived.
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She has finally arrived at a decision.
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The train arrived on time.
arrived Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with arrived
Example
After much deliberation, we finally arrived at a decision.
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We arrived in Paris yesterday afternoon.
to arrive at the place where something is happening, especially an accident or emergency
Example
The police arrived on the scene just minutes after the accident.
Origins of arrived
from Old French 'ariver', from Vulgar Latin 'arripare', from Latin 'ad-' + 'ripa' meaning 'shore'
Summary: arrived in Brief
'Arrived' [əˈraɪvd] is a verb that means to reach a destination or goal, or to come to a certain point in time or in a process. It is often used to describe physical travel, as in 'We arrived at the airport early,' but can also refer to reaching a decision or conclusion, as in 'She has finally arrived at a decision.' Common phrases include 'arrive at' and 'arrive in,' both indicating reaching a certain place, and 'arrive on the scene,' which refers to arriving at the place where something is happening.
