Come Across (Verb)
Meaning 1
Come together; "I'll probably see you at the meeting"; "How nice to see you again!".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- We'll come across each other at the networking event for sure.
- I'll probably come across you at the conference next week.
- How nice to see you again, I didn't expect to come across you in this small town.
- You'll come across many people you know at the social gathering tonight.
- If you're attending the concert, I'm sure we'll come across each other in the crowd.
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Meaning 2
Find unexpectedly; "the archeologists chanced upon an old tomb"; "she struck a goldmine"; "The hikers finally struck the main path to the lake".
Classification
Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
Examples
- While exploring the attic, I came across an old trunk that had been locked away for decades.
- The researchers came across a groundbreaking discovery that changed their understanding of the disease.
- Hikers came across a hidden waterfall deep in the woods, which they had not seen on the map.
- The team of archaeologists came across ancient artifacts that helped them date the settlement.
- She came across a rare book in a used bookstore that she had been searching for years.
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Meaning 3
Be received or understood.
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- The message of the advertisement didn't quite come across to the audience who misinterpreted its meaning entirely.
- Her apologies didn't come across as sincere, and the argument escalated further.
- During the presentation, the speaker tried to convey the importance of teamwork, but the point didn't really come across.
- Unfortunately, the comedian's jokes didn't come across well over the radio and bombed completely.
- The warning labels on the product weren't clear and the instructions didn't come across as properly cautioning against the hazards.
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Meaning 4
Be perceived in a certain way; make a certain impression.
Classification
Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.
Examples
- She came across as very confident during the job interview, which impressed the panel of judges.
- The new employee came across as friendly and approachable, immediately fitting in with the rest of the team.
- He came across as arrogant and self-absorbed in the TV interview, which damaged his public image.
- The public speaker came across as passionate and genuine, which resonated with the audience.
- The company came across as reckless and irresponsible in the wake of the environmental scandal.
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Meaning 5
Communicate the intended meaning or impression; "He came across very clearly".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The manager's intentions came across clearly during the team meeting, and we all understood the new strategy.
- When explaining the concept, the lecturer came across as confident and knowledgeable about the subject matter.
- In her speech, the politician came across strongly and made a lasting impression on the audience.
- The actor's emotions came across powerfully in the film, and I felt connected to the character.
- Although he struggled with the language, his passion came across genuinely and inspired the people around him.