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how come

 

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Adverbial how come has 1 sense
  1. why, how come - question word; what is the reason (`how come' is a nonstandard variant); "why are you here?"; "how come he got an ice cream cone but I didn't?"

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Term: How come

Description:

"How come" is a colloquial expression used to inquire about the reason or cause of a particular situation or event. It is typically used in informal conversations and is synonymous with "why." This phrase is often used to express curiosity or surprise.

Example Sentences:
Sense 1: Interrogative:

"How come you didn't attend the meeting yesterday?"

"I wonder how come she is always late."

Sense 2: Expressing Surprise:

"How come it's snowing in May?"

"I let him borrow my car, and now it has a dent. How come?"

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