Come across: meaning and example
English
Come across
Encounter something or someone by chance.
“On his hike, he came across a rare bird.”
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More words from Phrasal Verbs I
Hang out
Spend time relaxing or socializing.
Look up
Search for information in a book or online.
Run into
Meet someone unexpectedly.
Turn down
Refuse or decline an offer.
Give up
Stop trying or quit an activity.
Break down
Stop functioning; also can mean to lose control emotionally.
Pick up
Lift something; also used to mean learn something new.
Call off
Cancel an event or agreement.
