Phrasal Verb Story – COME

Phrasal Verb Story - Come
Last Updated on: 16/01/2026

I walked to the shopping centre, hoping to come across some good deals. It was so crowded. People seemed to come from everywhere.

I was inside a shoe store when the Paris fashion show came on TV in the background. After buying everything I needed, I realized I spent a lot of money. The total came to way more than expected.

Later, a friend came up to me while I was about to leave the mall. We started talking, and the topic of Christmas came up. We got excited and decided to organise a party for all our friends.

Explanation:

  • Come across: to discover something by chance
  • Come from: start in a particular place
  • Come on: something started or being broadcasted
  • Come to: to reach a particular amount or total
  • Come up to : approach, move closer or initiate a conversation
  • Come up: introduction of a subject or idea

Learn more: How to Use Phrasal Verbs with Come: Essential Expressions for Natural English.

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