Come across
/kʌm əˈkrɒs/
Come across
/kʌm əˈkrɒs/
The phrase 'come across' is all about unexpected finds. Picture walking through a flea market and stumbling upon an old, rare book you've wanted for ages. 'Coming across' something doesn't involve active searching; it's the surprise element that makes this phrase exciting. It often leads to stories of serendipity and the joy of discovering treasures in the most unlikely places.
I came across an old diary in the attic.
I discovered an old diary in the attic.
She comes across as really friendly.
She appears to be very friendly.
During his hike, Mark came across a rare bird that he'd never seen before.
During his hike, Mark encountered a rare bird he had never seen before.