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Definition come into in British English

come into phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to be an aspect of a situation

Example

The argument was over artistic freedom - money never came into it.

Synonyms and related words
feature enter into characterize
2

if you come into something, it becomes yours when someone dies

Example

He's just come into some money.

3

to show how effective or useful you can be

Example

In the wintry conditions the Norwegian team really came into their own.

Synonyms and related words
walk the walk excel distinguish yourself
Definition come into in British English