From/frəm,frʌm,frɑːm/ Definition 1 of 5Pro Tip 1/2Origin Clarification Use 'from' to highlight someone's origin or hometown in conversations or introductions. I met someone from Brazil at the conference. Pro Tip 2/2Non-literal Usage 'From' sometimes denotes a past condition or state that has changed. Their band has come a long way from its humble beginnings.