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

Master the Usage of 'Walk To': Definitions & Examples

"To walk to one's destiny is to know each step molds the future, shaping both journey and self along the path."

📖 Definition

To 'walk to' means to proceed or travel on foot towards a specific destination. It's often used to describe a purposeful movement.

Examples in context

Every evening, she would walk to the end of the street to enjoy the sunset.
During their vacation, they often walked to nearby cafes for breakfast.
Tom made a habit of walking to the library each Saturday afternoon.

📖 Definition

To 'walk to' means to proceed or travel on foot towards a specific destination. It's often used to describe a purposeful movement.

📝 Grammar Info

Separable

The phrase cannot be split within its parts.

Neutral

It is suitable for both formal and informal contexts.

Transitive

Yes

Requires a specific destination to complete its meaning.

📊 Conjugation Table

Tense	Form	Example
Present Simple	walk to	I walk to the office every morning.
Past Simple	walked to	Yesterday, she walked to the park.
Present Continuous	walking to	He is walking to the store right now.
Present Perfect	have walked to	They have walked to school daily for years.

💡 When to Use

Traveling short distances on foot

Use when describing a journey by foot to nearby locations, often a regular or routine action.

Example: "I walk to work every day to enjoy the morning air."

Expressing determination

Utilized to denote a deliberate effort toward a goal, emphasizing commitment and purpose in the journey.

Example: "She will walk to the summit despite the challenges."

Exploring new areas

Appropriate when traversing unfamiliar terrains or districts, often for leisure or discovery.

Example: "They decided to walk to the old town to explore."

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'to' with a non-specific place

❌ Wrong: I walk to.

✅ Correct: I walk to the park.

💡 Tip: Always specify a destination.

Confusing past and present forms

❌ Wrong: He walk to the shop yesterday.

✅ Correct: He walked to the shop yesterday.

💡 Tip: Use 'walked' for past actions.

Using 'walk to' inseparably

❌ Wrong: He walk the store to.

✅ Correct: He walked to the store.

💡 Tip: 'Walk to' keeps 'to' with the location.

Practice

WALK TO - 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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Every evening, she would walk to the end of the street to enjoy the sunset.
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Listen to example

During their vacation, they often walked to nearby cafes for breakfast.
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Listen to example

Tom made a habit of walking to the library each Saturday afternoon.
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Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

stroll to trek to

Antonyms

drive to

Quick Check

Complete the sentence with the correct phrasal verb:

"Every morning, she chooses to ___ to school instead of taking the bus."

walk on

walk to

walk in

walk over

❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Walk To

What is the origin of walk to?

The phrase 'walk to' originates from the early Middle English 'wealcen', meaning movement on foot towards a destination. It's evolved to emphasize intent.

Can walk to be used in formal and informal contexts?

Yes, 'walk to' is versatile and neutral, fitting well in both casual conversations and formal writing, as long as context-specific details are clear.

What is the difference between walk to and stroll to?

'Walk to' implies purposeful travel, while 'stroll to' suggests a leisurely, relaxed pace, often without immediate purpose or urgency.

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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

WALK TO - IN PRACTICE

Study Method Proposal

Examples in Context

Synonyms & Antonyms

Quick Check

❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Walk To

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