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comedown a humiliating decline or descent from a former status. [2 definitions]
come down to move to a lower place or position, esp. to the ground or to a lower floor. [9 definitions]
come down on to scold or criticize.
come down to of a thing, to have (something) as its central cause, fundamental essence, or core significance. [2 definitions]
come down with to become ill with (a cold, influenza, or some other illness).
comedy a light, amusing work of theater, film, or literature. [4 definitions]
comedy of manners a comedy that satirizes the customs and manners of fashionable society.
come forward to present oneself to the police or other authority and offer evidence, or to offer oneself as a volunteer for a task.
come from to have (a particular place) as one's first home or place of birth. [2 definitions]
come-hither inviting or alluring, esp. in a sexually seductive manner.
come home to roost of an action or actions, to return or rebound against the doer; boomerang.
come in to enter a room or a building. [4 definitions]
come into being to begin existence.
comely pleasing in appearance. [2 definitions]
comember combined form of member.
come off to become detached, removed, or cleaned away from a surface. [6 definitions]
come on used to urge or order someone to do something, especially to come forward, come along, or hurry up. [7 definitions]
come-on (informal) something offered or apparently offered to entice or induce; lure. [2 definitions]
come on to (informal) to make a romantic approach.
come out to be revealed or made known. [8 definitions]
come out in the wash to be revealed in the long run. [2 definitions]