Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
come-across
phrasal verb
/kʌm əˈkrɔs/
Definition
To find or meet someone or something by chance.
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.
Meaning
The phrase ‘come across’ describes the act of encountering someone or something unexpectedly or without looking for it intentionally.
Synonyms
- encounter
- meet
- stumble upon
