come down with
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To develop symptoms or signs of (an illness).
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Phát triển triệu chứng hoặc dấu hiệu của (một bệnh)
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Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Near-synonyms: catch, contract, acquire
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To lay down (money) in payment; to pay.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “come down with” mean?
To develop symptoms or signs of (an illness).
Is “come down with” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.