Definition

A person who comes to a place, especially after traveling or moving from another location.

Example

The arriver at the party was greeted with cheers and applause.

Conversation

Did you see the arriver at the party last night?

Yeah, I noticed her; she made quite an entrance!

I heard she always likes to be the first to arrive.

That makes sense! It's nice to see someone who enjoys being an early arriver.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Arriver is derived from the Old French 'arriver', which means to arrive or come to a destination. The word itself is formed from 'a-' (meaning to) and 'river' (meaning to reach or come). Thus, 'arriver' means to come to a place or reach a destination.

Memory Tip

Think of 'a-' meaning to and 'river' as reaching a destination — that's why arriver means to come to a place.

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