Come To Harm

B1 8+

Pronunciation: /kʌm tuː hɑrm/

Definitions of come to harm

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence, in this case, the action of coming to harm

Example Sentences

A1 I make sure my pets don't come to harm.

A2 She warned her children not to wander too far from home where they could come to harm.

B1 It's important to take precautions to ensure that workers do not come to harm in the workplace.

B2 The new safety regulations were implemented to prevent employees from coming to harm.

C1 The government's policies aim to reduce the number of citizens who come to harm due to poverty.

C2 The humanitarian organization works tirelessly to provide aid to those who have come to harm in war-torn regions.

Examples of come to harm in a Sentence

formal It is our duty to ensure that no individual under our care comes to harm.

informal I hope you stay safe and don't come to harm on your trip.

slang I'll make sure no one messes with you so you don't come to harm.

figurative His reputation took a hit, but his career didn't come to harm.

Grammatical Forms of come to harm

past tense

came to harm

plural

come to harm

comparative

more likely to come to harm

superlative

most likely to come to harm

present tense

come to harm

future tense

will come to harm

perfect tense

have come to harm

continuous tense

coming to harm

singular

comes to harm

positive degree

come to harm

infinitive

to come to harm

gerund

coming to harm

participle

having come to harm

Origin and Evolution of come to harm

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'come to harm' originated in Middle English, likely derived from Old English and Germanic roots.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'come to harm' has retained its original meaning of experiencing damage or injury, but may also be used more broadly to indicate any negative consequences or outcomes.