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GrammarJLPT N3

to come to do something

Expression

Definitions

1. to come to do something

This grammar pattern is attached to the て-form of a verb to indicate that an action is moving toward the speaker, gradually developing over time, or has started and continues up to the present. For example, it can express that something has been happening or changing up until now, or that someone is coming while doing something.

Grammar

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Example sentences

Sentence 1

Those words are starting to sink in harder and harder…!

Sentence 2

I'm starting to lose confidence, but I've got to push through.

Sentence 3

He laughed and said, "I'm finally starting to feel like myself again!"

Sentence 4

She looked happy saying she's been picking up new hobbies lately.

Sentence 5

The wind's getting cold, so I'll bring a jacket.