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arrived

Pronunciation: [əˈraɪvd]

Word

Context: "arrival"

(verb) to reach a place after traveling. This is what we say when someone comes to a location or destination, like when you go to a friend's house after walking or driving there.

Example

She arrived at the party just in time to see the cake.

Example

He didn't arrive on time and missed the beginning of the show.

Example

What time do you think the bus will arrive?

Context: "achievement"

(verb) to reach a particular stage or point in life or in something you're doing. It's like when you have worked hard on a project, and you finally complete it successfully.

Example

After years of studying, she finally arrived at her goal of becoming a doctor.

Example

He didn’t arrive at the conclusion he was hoping for after all that research.

Example

Have you arrived at a decision about the trip?

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