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Come across: Meaning and Examples — Word Power 22

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Word Power 22: Come across. Meaning: To meet somebody or find something by chance. Illustrated lesson with English examples and Hindi support.

Come across

Word Power 22 · Phrasal verbs

Meaning

To meet somebody or find something by chance.

Usage

I came across a wonderful man the other day.
When I was looking for my passport, I came across my old school diary.

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Use “come across” in a sentence of your own. The original lesson image also includes Hindi support and illustrations.

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Can you remember what “Come across” means?

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