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come Antonyms
Opposite of come
Because the opposite of come shifts with each meaning, the 15 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 5 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• verb (Context 1)
To move or travel toward the speaker or toward a specified place.
Usage Example
"Please go into the office when you have a free moment."
Strongest
go
leave
depart
Strong
retreat
withdraw
recede
• verb (Context 2)
To arrive at or reach a destination or a particular point in time.
Usage Example
"The morning train has finally depart into the station."
Strongest
depart
leave
go
Strong
exit
set off
pull out
• verb (Context 3)
To occur, happen, or take place in the course of events.
Usage Example
"This opportunity could not have cease at a better time for our team."
Strong
cease
fail
• verb (Context 4)
To pass into or reach a specified state, condition, or realization.
Usage Example
"The knot came undone during the hike, and we came to realize our mistake."
Strongest
remain
stay
Strong
keep
• preposition (Context 5)
Upon the arrival of a specified time, date, or event.
Usage Example
"She will be promoted to senior partner before January."
Strong
before
Similar words to come
Words similar to come shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
arrive
come on
become
happen
occur
take place
get
approach
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Come. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/come