01 · phrasal verb
come across
Definition: to find or meet by chance
Example: “I came across an old photograph.”
Forms: come across, comes across, came across
Synonyms: encounter, discover
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come across
Definition: to find or meet by chance
Example: “I came across an old photograph.”
Word forms and grammar
come across, comes across, came across
Synonyms and close meanings
encounter, discover
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02 · phrasal verb · Success & Failure
come off
Definition: Succeed or have a particular result.
Example: “The party came off really well.”
03 · phrasal verb · Health & Daily Routines
come down with
Definition: Start to get an illness.
Example: “I think I'm coming down with a cold.”
04 · phrasal verb · Solving Problems & Decisions
come up with
Definition: Think of a plan or idea.
Example: “He came up with a brilliant plan to save money.”
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