CEFR B1

come across

phrasal verb

Meaning

To find or meet something or someone by chance.

Examples

I came across an old friend from high school at the market yesterday.
She was surprised to come across her lost keys while tidying her desk.

Synonyms: find, encounter, stumble upon, unearth

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come across (B1)

phrasal verb

Pronunciation: /kʌm əˈkrɒs/

Definition

To find or meet something or someone by chance.

Examples

I came across an old friend from high school at the market yesterday.
She was surprised to come across her lost keys while tidying her desk.
Researchers often come across unexpected data when analyzing complex systems.

How to Use come across

come across (something/someone) (phrasal verb): To find or meet by chance. — "We came across an old photograph album in the attic."
come across as (adjective/noun) (phrasal verb): To appear or seem in a particular way. — "She always comes across as very friendly and approachable."
come across well/badly (collocation): To make a good or bad impression; to be understood effectively. — "His presentation came across very well to the board members."

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