Learn English – the difference between “Come on home” and “Come home”

phrasal-verbs

What is the difference between "Come on home" and "Come home"? In this case "Come on" is a phrasal verb?

Best Answer

Interesting question.

Yes, I think come on is a phrasal verb, and a rather colloquial one. I'm finding it hard to define its meaning though. Sometimes it does mean the same as come, with a connotation of either annoyance or invitation (depending on the tone of voice). It can also have a much more abstract meaning, something like "I want you to do something, or finish something".

In this case, your two sentences do have the same meaning, but come on home is more friendly, either coaxing or inviting.