Read full poem →But somewhat as a sound or gleam of thee
Shall come on us like morning from the sea.
Dictionary Entry
To encounter, discover; to come upon.
In a Sentence
“Turning the corner, I came on Julia sitting by the riverbank.”
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Poetry examples for “come on”
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Read full poem →Put not at least, I pray you—nay, command—
Put not, when days come on, your own strange whim
And misconstruction of my idle words
Read full poem →Face. Come on then, see whose stomach will bear bruii
j best ; I'll tickle those pampered sides.
Read full poem →“Come on, baby,” said Pete, “nobody lives forever.”
Read full poem →“Come on in. We'll talk about it,” said the woman.
Read full poem →“Come on, Pop, how about a movie? We just got out of gym, our asses
are dragging! Wagner had us doing the hop, skip and jump like a bunch
Read full poem →“Come on, fellahs; let’s get outa this. Let’s take our
hump away from here,”’ said Banjo.
Read full poem →[outside], Now, only one at a time. Got to take your
| OW. spaly one at atime. Come on, Mr. Truthful.