Come Again

Pronunciation: /kʌm əˈɡɛn/

Definitions of come again

verb to return or repeat something, often in a request for clarification or confirmation

Example Sentences

A1 Can you come again tomorrow?

A2 I didn't catch that, can you come again?

B1 Could you come again to clarify your point?

B2 I'm sorry, could you come again with that information?

C1 I need you to come again and explain in more detail.

C2 Please come again at a later time when I have more time to discuss.

Examples of come again in a Sentence

formal I'm sorry, could you please come again with your question?

informal Wait, what did you say? Can you come again?

slang Huh? Come again, I didn't catch that.

figurative His explanation was so complex, I had to ask him to come again to understand it.

Grammatical Forms of come again

• past tense: came
• plural: come
• comparative: more come
• superlative: most come
• present tense: come
• future tense: will come
• perfect tense: have come
• continuous tense: coming
• singular: comes
• positive degree: come
• infinitive: to come
• gerund: coming
• participle: coming

Origin and Evolution of come again

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English, Old English, Old Norse

Story behind the word: The phrase 'come again' originated from Middle English, influenced by Old English and Old Norse languages.

Evolution of the word: Originally used as a simple request for repetition or clarification, 'come again' has evolved to also convey surprise, disbelief, or the need for further explanation in modern usage.