come across
find by chance
To find or discover something or someone unexpectedly, without looking for it.
I came across an old photo album while cleaning the attic.
Phrasal verbs built on "come" — same verb, but the particle changes the meaning. Pick the one that fits.
find by chance
To find or discover something or someone unexpectedly, without looking for it.
I came across an old photo album while cleaning the attic.
go somewhere with someone
to go somewhere with someone, often when they invite you or as part of a group.
We're going to the park later—do you want to come along?
to go somewhere with someone
to go to a place together with another person or group
I'm going to the market—do you want to come along with me?
break into pieces
To separate into pieces, usually because something is weak or damaged.
My old shoes came apart after just a few months.
visit (someone's home)
to visit someone at their home, usually for a short time or social reason.
Why don't you come around for dinner tonight?
return
to return to a place where you were before.
She came back from her holiday last night.
move from a higher to a lower place
To move from a higher position to a lower one, either physically or metaphorically.
Could you come down from your room? Dinner is ready.
to be the most important aspect of something
To mean that everything depends on or is mainly about one main thing.
In the end, choosing the right university comes down to what you want to study.
become ill
To start to feel sick with a particular illness, usually something not too serious like a cold or the flu.
I think I'm coming down with a cold because my throat feels sore.
offer information or help
to offer to give information or help, especially when it is needed or asked for.
No one came forward with any information about the missing bag.
enter (a place)
to enter a room or building, especially after being outside or after knocking.
She knocked on the door and waited for someone to tell her to come in.
succeed
To happen as planned or to be successful.
The event came off better than anyone expected.
seem to be a particular type of person
To give people a certain impression of your personality, attitude, or mood, often without meaning to.
He can come off as a bit arrogant, but he's actually very friendly once you get to know him.
stop being silly or unbelievable
Used to tell someone to stop saying something that is hard to believe, silly, or not true.
Come off it, there's no way you finished all that work in one hour.
be released (for books, movies, products, etc.)
To become available to the public, such as a new book, movie, or product.
The new smartphone will come out next month.
survive a difficult situation
to manage to survive or recover after a tough or dangerous experience.
After a long battle with the disease, she finally came through and is feeling much better now.
arise (of a problem, opportunity, or situation)
to happen or appear unexpectedly, especially when talking about problems, opportunities, or situations.
Sorry I’m late—something urgent came up at work.
face a difficult situation or problem
to suddenly have to deal with a difficult situation, problem, or obstacle.
We came up against a lot of problems when we tried to renovate the old house.
think of an idea
to think of or create a new idea, plan, or solution, often when it is needed.
She came up with a great idea for the school project.