Come

Question 1

Come across

Answer 1

to find or discover something by chance, or to make a particular impression on someone.

For example, “I came across an interesting book at the library.” or “He comes across as very confident in interviews.”

Question 2

Come along

Answer 2

to make progress or improve, or to accompany someone.

For example, “The project is coming along nicely.” or “Would you like to come along to the concert?”

Question 3

Come down

Answer 3

to decrease in price or value, or to descend from a higher position.

For example, “The price of the stock came down after the announcement.” or “The helicopter started to come down for a landing.”

Question 4

Come apart

Answer 4

to break or fall apart, or to separate into pieces.

For example, “The chair came apart when he sat on it.” or “The cake started to come apart when we tried to cut it.”

Question 5

Come forward

Answer 5

to offer information or help, or to volunteer for something.

For example, “The witness came forward with new evidence.” or “She came forward to help with the project.”

Question 6

Come in

Answer 6

to enter a room or building, or to be received or accepted.

For example, “Please come in and have a seat.” or “The offer came in lower than we expected.”

Question 7

Come off

Answer 7

to detach or become detached, or to happen as planned.

For example, “The button came off my shirt.” or “The event came off without a hitch.”

Question 8

Come up

Answer 8

to approach or reach a certain point, or to be discussed or mentioned.

For example, “The deadline is coming up quickly.” or “The topic of salary negotiations came up in the meeting.”