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.
"come" — same verb, different meanings · Part 1 of 3
Phrasal verbs built on "come" — same verb, but the particle changes the meaning. Pick the one that fits.
come
across
come acrossTo find or discover something or someone unexpectedly, without looking for it.I came across an old photo album while cleaning the attic.
along
come alongto 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?
along with
come along withto go to a place together with another person or groupI'm going to the market—do you want to come along with me?
apart
come apartTo separate into pieces, usually because something is weak or damaged.My old shoes came apart after just a few months.
around
come aroundto visit someone at their home, usually for a short time or social reason.Why don't you come around for dinner tonight?
back
come backto return to a place where you were before.She came back from her holiday last night.
down
come downTo move from a higher position to a lower one, either physically or metaphorically.Could you come down from your room? Dinner is ready.
come along
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?
come along with
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?
come apart
break into pieces
To separate into pieces, usually because something is weak or damaged.
My old shoes came apart after just a few months.
come around
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?
come back
return
to return to a place where you were before.
She came back from her holiday last night.
come down
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.