comes, came, come, coming
to come down
phrasal verbC
To decrease or fall to a lower level or position
- 1The price of gas has come down recently.
- 2The temperature will come down tonight.
Imagine a balloon slowly losing air and getting smaller. This is similar to something coming down. It means something is getting lower or decreasing in size or amount. For example, the temperature can come down in the evening.
Remember that "to come down" can also refer to someone physically descending from a higher place, like coming down from a mountain. So, it can mean both physically moving lower and decreasing in level or amount.
at a clothing store
Discussing Price Changes
Deborah
I really like this jacket, but it's a bit pricey.
Frank
I heard the prices might come down next week.
Deborah
That's good to know. I'll wait a bit before buying.
Frank
Yeah, it might be worth the wait to save some money.
in a historical landmark
Adjusting to New Heights
Jessica
Did you notice the price of the tour tickets has come down recently?
Dorothy
Yes, it's great! More people can afford to visit now.
Jessica
I agree, and it seems like the number of visitors has increased.
Dorothy
Exactly, it's nice to see more families enjoying the place.
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Similar to "to come down":
- 1decrease
- 2fall
- 3drop