Phrasal Verb: Come across
English Meaning: Find by chance
Hindi Meaning: संयोग से मिलना
The phrasal verb “come across” is used when you find or meet someone or something unexpectedly or by chance.
What Does “Come across” Mean?
“Come across” means:
- To find something accidentally
- To meet someone unexpectedly
- Sometimes also used to mean how someone appears or behaves
In Hindi, it translates to “संयोग से मिलना”.
For example:
- “I came across my old diary while cleaning.”
= साफ़-सफाई करते समय मुझे अपनी पुरानी डायरी संयोग से मिल गई।
How to Use “Come across” in Sentences
Example 1: I came across an interesting article on climate change.
Hindi: मुझे जलवायु परिवर्तन पर एक रोचक लेख संयोग से मिला।
Example 2: She came across her school friend at the mall.
Hindi: उसे मॉल में अपनी स्कूल की दोस्त संयोग से मिल गई।
Example 3: While walking in the forest, they came across a hidden cave.
Hindi: जंगल में घूमते हुए उन्हें एक छिपी हुई गुफा मिल गई।
Example 4: I came across a word I didn’t understand.
Hindi: मुझे एक ऐसा शब्द मिला जिसे मैं नहीं समझ पाया।
Example 5: He came across as a very polite person. (in the sense of impression)
Hindi: वह बहुत विनम्र व्यक्ति के रूप में सामने आया।
Common Mistakes When Using “Come across”
Incorrect: I come acrossed her at the party.
Correct: I came across her at the party.
(Use past tense came, not “come acrossed”)
Incorrect: I came across with my keys. Correct: I came across my keys.
Questions for Test
- What is the meaning of “come across” in Hindi?
- Translate: “I came across an old photograph in the drawer.”
- Use “come across” in a sentence related to books.
- Can “come across” be used for people and objects?
- What tense should be used in: “Yesterday, I ___ an amazing idea”?
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is “come across” used only in casual conversation?
No, it can be used in both casual and formal contexts.
Can “come across” be used for feelings or impressions?
Yes, like “He came across as rude.”
Is “come across” separable?
No, it is not separable. You cannot place an object between “come” and “across.”
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