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come by vs come over

Both "come by" and "come over" are correct phrases in English, but they are used in different contexts. "Come by" is used when referring to stopping by or visiting a place, while "come over" is used when inviting someone to visit or join you at a specific location.

Last updated: March 24, 2024 • 1393 views

come by

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to stopping by or visiting a place.

Use "come by" when you want to indicate that you are going to visit or stop by a place. It implies physically going to a location.

Examples:

Feel free to come by my office anytime.
I'll come by your house later to drop off the package.

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come by something definition: 1. to get something, using effort, by chance or in a way that has not been explained: 2. to visit…. Learn more.
Feb 20, 2023 ... The meaning of COME BY is to get possession of : acquire. How to use come by in a sentence.
come by something meaning: 1. to get something, using effort, by chance or in a way that has not been explained: 2. to visit…. Learn more.

Alternatives:

drop by
stop by
visit

come over

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when inviting someone to visit or join you at a specific location.

Use "come over" when you want to invite someone to your location or ask them to join you at a specific place. It implies the action of moving towards the speaker's location.

Examples:

Why don't you come over for dinner tonight?
I'm having a small gathering, feel free to come over.

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She said to come over anyway.
I just wanted to come over and apologize.
Matty, come over here, son.
Eun Chan, come over and try this.
You five come over at this side of the table.
I thought I should come over here and tell you about it.
Franko, come over here a minute.
You come over and stay by me.
We want you to come over and see Corporal Dickson.
Johnny, come over here, hon.
Rohit, come over here my boy.
Throw away the shoe, come over here.
Brent, come over here and tell us which one you prefer.
I thought I'd come over and say hello.
So come over here and loosen just one knot.
Paulie, come over here, please.
Boys, come over here for a second.
Remind me to come over to your house on Christmas.
Terri, please come over here.
You were supposed to come over tonight and get your meds.

Alternatives:

come to
join us
visit us

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