Definition

1. Verb (phrasal verb):
   • To obtain or acquire, especially by chance or inheritance: "come into" means to receive or gain possession of something, often unexpectedly or as a result of circumstances like an inheritance.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • She came into a large fortune when her aunt passed away. (She acquired a large fortune when her aunt passed away.)
  • He came into possession of the old letters while cleaning the attic. (He obtained the old letters while cleaning the attic.)

Advanced Usage

• "to come into one's own": to reach a state of maturity, success, or recognition where one's abilities are fully realized.

  • The young artist really came into her own with her latest exhibition. (The young artist truly reached her full potential with her latest exhibition.)

• "to come into play": to begin to have an effect or influence; to become active or relevant.

  • Several factors will come into play when making the final decision. (Several factors will become relevant when making the final decision.)

Variants and Related Words

• Come into being (verb phrase): to begin to exist; to be formed or created.

  • The new policy came into being after months of debate. (The new policy was created after months of debate.)

• Come into effect/force (verb phrase): (of a law, rule, or system) to start to be used or to be valid.

  • The new regulations will come into effect next month. (The new regulations will become valid next month.)

Synonyms

• Inherit: to receive (money, property, or a title) as an heir at the death of the previous holder.
• Acquire: to buy or obtain (an asset or object) for oneself.

Related Phrasal Verbs

• Come into contact with: to meet or encounter someone or something.

  • He came into contact with many interesting ideas at the conference. (He encountered many interesting ideas at the conference.)

• Come into view/sight: to become visible.

  • The mountains came into view as we rounded the bend. (The mountains became visible as we rounded the bend.)

Related Idioms

• Come into the world: to be born.

  • The prince came into the world amidst great celebration. (The prince was born amidst great celebration.)

• Come into money/wealth: to suddenly receive a sum of money, typically through inheritance.

  • Rumors spread that the family had come into money. (Rumors spread that the family had suddenly received money.)

Verb

1. obtain, especially accidentally