109 Come across

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.