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Meaning of the word "come into" in English

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come into

US /kʌm ˈɪntuː/
UK /kʌm ˈɪntuː/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to inherit money or property

Example:
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She came into a large fortune after her uncle passed away.
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He didn't expect to come into so much money at such a young age.
Synonym:
inherit receive acquire
2.

to begin to be involved in a particular situation or state

Example:
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The new policy will come into effect next month.
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When did this idea first come into your mind?
Synonym:
begin start emerge arise
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