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come by vs visit

visit vs come by

come by is not a noun while visit is a noun.

come by and visit both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
come by No No Yes No
visit Yes No Yes No
As verbs, visit is a hypernym of come by; that is, visit is a word with a broader meaning than come by:
  • come by: visit informally and spontaneously
  • visit: pay a brief visit
Other hypernyms of come by include call, call in.
come by (noun) visit (noun)
the act of going to see some person in a professional capacity
the act of visiting in an official capacity (as for an inspection)
the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
a temporary stay (e.g., as a guest)
a meeting arranged by the visitor to see someone (such as a doctor or lawyer) for treatment or advice
come by (verb) visit (verb)
obtain, especially accidentally assail
visit informally and spontaneously talk socially without exchanging too much information
impose something unpleasant
go to certain places as for sightseeing
come to see in an official or professional capacity
pay a brief visit
go to see a place, as for entertainment
stay with as a guest
Difference between come by and visit

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