Phrasal verb
arrive in
Definition
phrasal verb. To get to a large place like a city or a country. You use this phrase before the name of the place you are reaching.
phrasal verb. To reach a destination, used specifically for large geographical areas like cities, countries, or regions. This is a common prepositional verb construction.
Examples
“They arrive in Rome tomorrow evening.”
“When you finally arrive in a new country, the first thing you want is a long rest.”
“The shipment of medical supplies is scheduled to arrive in the affected region by Friday, bringing much-needed relief to the populace.”
Examples
simple
“They arrive in Rome tomorrow evening.”
contextual
“When you finally arrive in a new country, the first thing you want is a long rest.”
complex
“The shipment of medical supplies is scheduled to arrive in the affected region by Friday, bringing much-needed relief to the populace.”
Usage
Use 'arrive in' for cities and countries; use 'arrive at' for specific buildings like an airport or station.
Teaching tip
Drill the key collocations for 'arrive': we arrive 'in' a city/country, 'at' a building/station, and 'on' an island.
Pitfall
We will arrive at Paris.
We will arrive in Paris.
Use 'in' for large areas like cities and countries, not 'at'.
Confusables
Arrive in is for large geographical areas like cities and countries, while arrive at is for specific buildings or points.
RememberIn for the map, at for the spot.
Phrasal verb
Particles
in
Separability
inseparable
Pattern
arrive + in + object