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Definition come across in American English

come across phrasal verb

phrasal verb
1

to meet someone, or to find something by chance

Example

I came across a word I'd never seen before.

Example

Have you ever come across such a horrible person in all your life?

2

if someone or something comes across in a particular way, you have a particular opinion of them when you meet them or see them

Example

A lot depends on how well you come across in the interview.

Example

She comes across as very self-confident.

Synonyms and related words
come across come at come in
3

if something such as a feeling or idea comes across when you speak, you make it very clear to people

Example

His sense of enthusiasm comes across very clearly.

Synonyms and related words
come across come at come in
Definition come across in American English