came

¹ American  

[keym] / keɪm /

verb

1. simple past tense of come.

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came ² American  

[keym] / keɪm /

noun

1. a slender, grooved bar of lead for holding together the pieces of glass in windows of latticework or stained glass.

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came ¹ British  

/ keɪm /

verb

1. the past tense of come

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came ² British  

/ keɪm /

noun

1. a grooved strip of lead used to join pieces of glass in a stained-glass window or a leaded light

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Etymology

Origin of came

First recorded in 1680–90; special use of came “ridge”; comb, kame ¹

Example Sentences

If the YouTube interview was the turning point, the next big moment came on 15 March 2024, a national holiday marking the anniversary of Hungary's failed revolution in 1848.

From BBC

I spoke with a mother and son who fled Poland; they came to the rally because they don’t want to watch their new home drift toward the system they escaped.

From The Wall Street Journal

The CEO, a Nike veteran who came out of retirement to take the top job in October 2024, has called China “the longest road ahead” in the company’s efforts to revive growth.

From The Wall Street Journal

"More generally, the SNP welcomes the verdict against Mr Linden and commends the bravery of the individuals who came forward and shared their experiences with the police."

From BBC

The BBC's statement on Wednesday came after mounting pressure on the broadcaster to explain what led to the Radio 2 DJ's sudden departure.

From BBC