109 Come across (PW) find or meet by chance If you come across any pictures of my friends from high school, let me know. (MW) Main Entry: come across, intransitive verb Date: 1878 1 : to give over or furnish something demanded; especially : to pay over money 2 : to produce an impression <comes across as a good speaker> 3 : come through 2 Main Entry: come through Function: intransitive verb Date: 1914 1 : to do what is needed or expected <came through in the clutch> 2 : to become communicated came through loud and clear> (free) 1. To meet or find by chance: came across my old college roommate in town today. 2. Slang a. To do what is wanted. b. To pay over money that is demanded: came across with the check. 3. To give an impression: "He comes across as a very sincere, religious individual" (William L. Clay). (usingEnglish) Meaning: Find by accident Example: I CAME ACROSS my old school reports when I was clearing out my desk. Meaning: Agree to have sex with someone Example: I was surprised when she CAME ACROSS on the first night. Meaning: The way other people see you Example: He CAME ACROSS as shy because he spoke so quietly. |