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COME BY

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the phrase Come By.

Come By - as a verb

Visit informally and spontaneously

Example: "We frequently drop by the neighbors' house for a cup of coffee"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
drop bydrop in

Obtain, especially accidentally

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
come into
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
acquireget
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She always manages to come by the office on her way home."
"We need to come by some more paint for the walls."
"Do you know where I can come by some good quality furniture?"
"We're trying to come by tickets to the concert."
"I'm not sure if we'll be able to come by a babysitter for tonight."
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