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come across Definition and Meaning in English (come across definition)

verb
Synonyms:encounterfindrun into
Quick Answer • Definition

Come across definition: To find or meet something or someone by chance.

Definitions of Come across

  1. 1verb(informal)

    To find or meet something or someone by chance.

  2. 2verb(formal)

    To give a certain impression or appear to be a certain way.

Example Sentences

casual

“I came across an old photo today.”

formal

“He comes across as a very shy person.”

business

“Did you come across any errors?”

Synonyms

encounterfindrun intostumble upon

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Inflected Word Forms

past tensecame across
present participlecoming across

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Come across definition: To find or meet something or someone by chance.
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'Come across' translates to 'come across' in English. Come across definition: To find or meet something or someone by chance.
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