English · Daily Life
come across
/kʌm əˈkrɒs/
[/kʌm əˈkrɒs/]
find by chance; seem
Intermediateverb
Definition
To find something by chance, or to give a particular impression.
Example
I came across an old photograph of my grandmother while clearing out the attic last weekend.
I came across an old photograph of my grandmother while clearing out the attic last weekend.
Etymology
From 'come' plus 'across', the chance-discovery sense from crossing paths with something.
How & Where It’s Used
Common for stumbling upon things; 'come across as' describes how someone seems.