Words / A2

uh-RYV/əˈraɪv/

To arrive is to reach a place. You arrive at a small place (arrive at the station) and arrive in a city or country (arrive in London). You do not “arrive to” a place — that is a common error. Get to is more informal: we got to the hotel late. Opposite of leave / depart.

Meaning

To reach a place at the end of a journey.

Examples

• “We arrived at the station at six.”
• “What time did you arrive?”
• “The train arrives in Karachi at noon.”

Good to know

arrive at + building/station. arrive in + city/country. Not “arrive to.”

Near in meaning

reach, get to

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