Arrived
/əˈraɪvd/
verbBeginnerVery CommonGeneral
Meaning
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Definitions
1
To reach a destination or place.
/əˈraɪvd/
verbneutralBeginner
General
To reach a place, especially at the end of a journey.
The train arrived late.
💡 Simply: To get to a place.
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2
She arrived home safely.
How It's Used
Travel
"We arrived at the airport just in time for our flight."
General
"The package finally arrived."
From the Old French 'arriver', meaning 'to come to a place or time'. It ultimately derives from the Latin 'ad' (to) + 'ripa' (bank, shore), suggesting an original meaning of 'reaching the shore'.
The word 'arrived' has maintained consistent usage throughout history, primarily in the context of journeys and the attainment of a destination.
Memory tip
Think of 'arriving' at your destination after a long journey.
Practice
Base: arrive
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