Definition of come into

The phrase "come into" is a phrasal verb (a combination of a verb and a preposition) used in English to indicate various meanings, including: 1. Arrival: When we say "The trains come into the station every 10 minutes," we are referring to the arrival of the trains at the station. 2. Inheritance: "I'm expecting a large sum of money to come into my inheritance soon," indicates that the person is hoping to receive money upon the death of another person. 3. Realization: "It suddenly came into my head that I left my phone at home," indicates a sudden realization or remembering of something. The origin of the phrase can be traced back to Old English, where it was "cuman in," meaning "to enter into." Over the years, the meaning and usage of the phrase have evolved, but its origin as a combination of a verb and a preposition remains. The interpretation of the phrase, however, depends on the context in which it is used.