Phrase guide

come up to

verb · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To approach.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Examples

  • We're coming up to the end of the night, so please finish your glasses.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To meet expectations.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Examples

  • The outcome didn't come up to our hopes for the project.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

verb

Meaning 3

To reach a certain height.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Examples

  • You have to come up to this line to ride this rollercoaster.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

4

verb

Meaning 4

speak to someone

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: address, accost

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: come, come up

Narrower terms: greet, recognize, recognise, approach

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Etymology

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