Meaning of the word "come by" in English

What does "come by" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

come by

US /kʌm baɪ/

UK /kʌm baɪ/

to visit a place for a short time, often without planning to

Example:

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Why don't you come by my office later?

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I'll come by your place after work.

Synonym:

drop by stop by call in visit

to obtain something, especially something that is difficult to find

Example:

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Good jobs are hard to come by these days.

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How did you come by such a rare coin?

Synonym:

acquire obtain get find

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