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arrives
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The word "arrives" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when referring to someone or something coming to a destination. For example: "The bus arrives at the station at noon."
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60 human-written examples
That leaves Williams to mind the fort until a Flood replacement – possibly his old Scarlets club-mate Rhys Priestland, or Freddie Burns of Gloucester – arrives; certainly for the couple of months when Flood is away with England's Six Nations squad.
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The question is, who will British voters believe in when the moment of truth arrives?
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But, as Kauder Nalebuff's book illustrates, this is a subject long mired in shame and confusion – there are girls who know nothing about periods until their first one arrives, and assume it is a sign of impending death.
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In his place arrives Gian Piero Gasperini, who is expected to sign a three-year contract on Monday, and who managed the club between 2006 and 2010.
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Eschewing the grandeur and trappings of his predecessors, he arrives for meetings with heads of state in a blue Ford Focus; he wears old shoes; he astonishes members of the global public who have written to him by picking up the phone and calling them himself.
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The restaurant is booked a month in advance but I manage to get a table thanks to a last-minute cancellation, and the food that we foraged earlier that day arrives in various confections of foam, gel or smoke.
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And before they know it Boxing Day arrives, they have not trained for two weeks, and the scales are showing they have gained an extra five or six pounds.
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Public consciousness, as well as opposition and outrage, will grow as the world's people, not just a handful of diplomats, can read the cables of "the embassy where all information about everything sooner or later arrives".
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So much here prefigures the tropes found in modern winter literature: family and friends gather for warmth and jollity, feasting is the order of the day, good cheer is lubricated by heroic quantities of booze … and then the stranger arrives.
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Braafheid, a left-back, arrives on a loan deal from Bayern Munich, while the French forward Kamara has agreed a similar short-term move from Fulham.
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The most sensitive issue in Michael Gove's in-tray as he arrives at the Ministry of Justice is human rights.
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Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Use "arrives" to describe the act of reaching a destination or point in time, emphasizing the action of coming to a place.
Common error
Ensure the verb tense of "arrives" matches the context. For example, use "arrived" for past events, not "arrives" when the event is already over.
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Linguistic Context
The primary grammatical function of "arrives" is as a verb, specifically the third-person singular present tense form of "arrive". It indicates the action of reaching a destination or point in time. This is supported by Ludwig examples showcasing its use in various contexts.
Frequent in
News & Media
35%
Sport
15%
Lifestyle
10%
Less common in
Travel
10%
Opinion
8%
Books
7%
Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, "arrives" is a grammatically correct and very common verb used to describe the act of reaching a destination or point in time. Ludwig AI confirms its correctness and usability in written English. It is frequently found in news and media, sports, and lifestyle contexts, with a neutral register suitable for various forms of communication. Related phrases include "gets there" and "turns up", providing alternative ways to express arrival. When using "arrives", ensure the verb tense matches the context, and consider the specific nuance you wish to convey. Use "arrives" to generally reaching a destination, while "enters" implies crossing a boundary into a specific location.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
gets there
Replaces "arrives" with a more general term for reaching a destination.
turns up
Uses a more informal, colloquial term for arriving.
comes into view
Focuses on the visual aspect of something appearing at a location.
makes an appearance
Emphasizes the act of someone showing up, often at an event.
is present
States the fact of being at a certain place.
is on hand
Indicates availability at a particular time or place.
is attained
Highlights the achievement of reaching something, often a goal or status.
materializes
Implies that something appears suddenly or unexpectedly.
enters the scene
Describes someone's arrival in a dramatic or noticeable way.
is achieved
Focuses on accomplishing the act of arrival, emphasizing effort or planning.
FAQs
How do I use "arrives" in a sentence?
Use "arrives" to indicate the action of reaching a destination or point in time. For example, "The train "arrives" at 10 AM."
What can I say instead of "arrives"?
You can use alternatives like "gets there", "turns up", or "makes an appearance depending on the context.
Which is correct, "arrives" or "arrived"?
"Arrives" is present tense, while "arrived" is past tense. Use "arrives" when describing a current or future event and "arrived" for past events.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
95%
Authority and reliability
4.5/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested