Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
come-across
phrasal verb
/kʌm əˈkrɔs/
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Definition
To find or meet someone or something by chance.
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Examples
- I came across an old friend at the market.
- While cleaning my room, I came across my favorite childhood book.
- She came across a stunning painting in the art gallery.
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Meaning
The phrase ‘come across’ describes the act of encountering someone or something unexpectedly or without looking for it intentionally.
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Synonyms
- encounter
- meet
- stumble upon