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“Came” or “Kame”

Overview

came / kame are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

came: (verb) move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody. (verb) come to pass; arrive, as in due course. (verb) reach or enter a state, relation, condition, use, or position. (verb) to be the product or result. (verb) be found or available. (verb) extend or reach. (verb) exist or occur in a certain point in a series. (verb) cover a certain distance. (verb) happen as a result. (verb) develop into. (verb) be received. (verb) experience orgasm. (verb) have a certain priority.

kame: NA

Pronunciation

came: k·EY·m

kame: NA

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Examples in Context

Examples of “came”

  • changes in local news content came during the 1980s and 1990s;
  • Dymas, an Aulian warrior, who came to fight at Troy under
  • to the extent that they came 6th in the first round
  • From the time Danes came to Schleswig from today’s eastern
  • His controversial selection came at a time after Ali
  • when almost all of Denmark came under the supremacy of the
  • the land of the Angles came in closer contact with the
  • the French canton reorganisation which came into effect in March 2015.
  • parts of Holstein, and thereby came in conflict with Count Adolphus
  • John came out of retirement once again

Examples of “kame”

  • its name with the Fonthill Kame, on which it is located,
  • Studio 20, Forestgreen Creations Inc., Kame and Kettle Beer Works and
  • the top of the Fonthill Kame.
  • of the town, see Fonthill Kame.
  • with Judy Watson and Emily Kame Kngwarreye.


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