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where one is coming from

where one is com·ing from
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [hwair, wair wuhn iz kuhm-ing fruhm, from]
    • /ʰwɛər, wɛər wʌn ɪz ˈkʌm ɪŋ frʌm, frɒm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [hwair, wair wuhn iz kuhm-ing fruhm, from]
    • /ʰwɛər, wɛər wʌn ɪz ˈkʌm ɪŋ frʌm, frɒm/

Definitions of where one is coming from words

  • verb without object where one is coming from to approach or move toward a particular person or place: Come here. Don't come any closer! 1
  • verb without object where one is coming from to arrive by movement or in the course of progress: The train from Boston is coming. 1
  • verb without object where one is coming from to approach or arrive in time, in succession, etc.: Christmas comes once a year. I'll come to your question next. 1
  • verb without object where one is coming from to move into view; appear. 1
  • verb without object where one is coming from to extend; reach: The dress comes to her knees. 1
  • verb without object where one is coming from to take place; occur; happen: Success comes to those who strive. 1
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Origin of where one is coming from

First appearance:

before 900
One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English comen, Old English cuman; cognate with Dutch komen, German kommen, Gothic qiman, Old Norse koma, Latin venīre (see avenue), Greek baínein (see basis), Sanskrit gácchati (he) goes

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Parts of speech for Where one is coming from

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
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where one is coming from popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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