Which sentence uses 'come across' correctly?

I came across an old photo while cleaning the attic

I came across the street to meet you

I came across an old photo while cleaning the attic

The bridge came across the river

Which sentence uses 'come across' correctly?

She comes across as very confident in interviews

He came across the finish line first

Which sentence uses 'come by' correctly?

Good jobs are hard to come by these days

The bus will come by this route

Good jobs are hard to come by these days

I come by the office every morning at 8

Which sentence uses 'come by' correctly?

Can you come by my house later for coffee?

The train came by the station too fast

She comes by the grocery store home

Which sentence uses 'come out' correctly?

The new iPhone will come out next month

I need to come out from the house now

The new iPhone will come out next month

Which sentence uses 'come out' correctly?

The truth finally came out after the investigation

The students came out to the classroom

Mastering the Use of 'Come Through'

"When challenges arise, like a storm, those who believe shall eventually come through, stronger and more resilient than before."

📖 Definition

To successfully overcome a problem, obstacle, or difficult situation; to become apparent or noticeable despite adversity.

Examples in context

After months of training, she came through with flying colors in the marathon.
Despite the difficulties, the project came through in the final hour.
His optimism never wavered, and he ultimately came through stronger than ever.

📖 Definition

To successfully overcome a problem, obstacle, or difficult situation; to become apparent or noticeable despite adversity.

📝 Grammar Info

Separable

Cannot be separated by another word; used as a whole unit.

Neutral

Can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

Transitive

Yes

Requires an object; something must be overcome or achieved.

📊 Conjugation Table

Tense	Form	Example
Present Simple	come through	She always manages to come through in challenging situations.
Past Simple	came through	He came through victorious after the long battle.
Present Continuous	coming through	The team is coming through despite the setbacks.
Present Perfect	have come through	They have come through many hardships together.

💡 When to Use

Overcoming adversity

Use when describing someone overcoming challenges or difficulties successfully despite the odds against them.

Example: "The local community came through after the natural disaster."

Emerging victorious

When talking about emerging successful from a struggle or competition, use this phrase.

Example: "After intense negotiations, the deal came through successfully."

Ensuring reliability

Use when emphasizing someone's dependability and consistent performance during critical times.

Example: "She's the one who always comes through for us."

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Incorrect word order

❌ Wrong: He through came in the end.

✅ Correct: He came through in the end.

💡 Tip: Remember the order: 'came through.'

Misapplying the object

❌ Wrong: She came the test through.

✅ Correct: She came through the test.

💡 Tip: Keep the object after the phrasal verb.

Combination with incorrect preposition

❌ Wrong: He came under this challenge.

✅ Correct: He came through this challenge.

💡 Tip: Use 'through' to indicate overcoming.

Practice

COME THROUGH - IN PRACTICE

Study Method Proposal

Listen and repeat the audio as many times as needed to improve your pronunciation
Use the audio as a dictation exercise, trying to write what you hear and understand
Create a new sentence following the structure of the example sentences

Examples in Context

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After months of training, she came through with flying colors in the marathon.
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Listen to example

Despite the difficulties, the project came through in the final hour.
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His optimism never wavered, and he ultimately came through stronger than ever.
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Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

overcome prevail

Antonyms

fail

Quick Check

Complete the sentence with the correct phrasal verb:

"Through sheer determination, the team managed to ___ the crisis."

come across

come through

come over

come up

❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Come Through

What is the origin of come through?

The phrase 'come through' originates from 19th century English, where it began to be used informally to indicate overcoming obstacles or achieving success after some struggle.

Can come through be used in formal and informal contexts?

Yes, 'come through' is versatile and can be used in both formal and informal settings. It's suitable for personal achievements and can imply reliability in various contexts.

What is the difference between come through and overcome?

'Come through' implies successfully passing through a challenge, often unexpectedly, while 'overcome' specifically emphasizes the exertion of effort to surpass an obstacle effectively.

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Alessandra Nóbrega

History teacher who fell in love with English! This passion led me to specialize in languages and work on bilingual education projects. With 37 years in education, I believe learning should be meaningful – not just memorization.

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📖 Definition

📖 Definition

📝 Grammar Info

📊 Conjugation Table

💡 When to Use

⚠️ Common Mistakes

COME THROUGH - IN PRACTICE

Study Method Proposal

Examples in Context

Synonyms & Antonyms

Quick Check

❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Come Through

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