arrive
The train will arrive at 3 PM.
This means the train will reach its destination at 3 PM.
to reach a place at the end of a journey
We arrived at the hotel after a long drive.
We reached the hotel after driving for a long time.
The package arrived yesterday.
The package was delivered yesterday.
Can be used with prepositions like 'at', 'in', or 'on' depending on the context.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Preposition Usage
Use 'arrive at' for specific places (e.g., a station) and 'arrive in' for larger areas (e.g., a city).
Gold Rule
Tense Consistency
Use 'arrive' in the present tense for future events (e.g., 'The plane arrives at 5 PM.').
Word Origin
From Middle English 'ariven', from Old French 'ariver', from Latin 'ad-' (to) + 'ripare' (to reach the shore).
Usage Notes
Often used with prepositions like 'at' (for specific places) or 'in' (for larger areas).