come from
/kʌm frʌm/
Meaning
This expression is used to state a person's country, city, or place of origin. It can also describe the source or origin of an object, idea, or word. It is a very common, neutral phrase used in everyday introductions and conversations.
Examples
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Where do you come from?
Where do you come from?
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I come from a small town in the north of Italy.
I come from a small town in the north of Italy.
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These beautiful handmade rugs come from Turkey.
These beautiful handmade rugs come from Turkey.
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She comes from a very large family with six siblings.
She comes from a very large family with six siblings.
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Most of our fresh vegetables come from local farms.
Most of our fresh vegetables come from local farms.
Common Mistakes
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✗ I am coming from Spain.
✓ I come from Spain.
Use the present simple tense ('come from') to talk about your permanent country of origin. The continuous form ('am coming from') usually means you are physically traveling from that place at this moment.
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✗ Where are you come from?
✓ Where do you come from?
Do not mix the auxiliary verb 'are' with the base verb 'come'. You should use 'do' for questions with 'come', or simply ask 'Where are you from?'.
Related Expressions
Practice
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Where do you ___ originally?
💡 Ask about someone's hometown or country.
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come from
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Many English words actually ___ Latin.
💡 Think about the origin or source of the words.
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come from
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He doesn't ___ Chicago, but he has lived there for ten years.
💡 He was not born or raised there.
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come from