HyperDic: come_by

English > 2 senses of the expression come by:
VERBsocialcome by, drop by, drop invisit informally and spontaneously
possessioncome by, come intoobtain, especially accidentally
English > come by: 2 senses > verb 1, social
MeaningVisit informally and spontaneously.
PatternSomebody ----s; Somebody ----s PP
Synonymsdrop by, drop in
Broadervisit, call in, callpay a brief visit
Spanishpasar
English > come by: 2 senses > verb 2, possession
MeaningObtain, especially accidentally.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Synonymcome into
Narrowerstumble, hitencounter by chance
Broaderget, acquireCome into the possession of something concrete or abstract
Spanishconseguir

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