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

Understanding 'Fed Into': Definition & Usage

"The streams of choices in our lives constantly feed into the ever-flowing river of destiny, guiding our future paths."

📖 Definition

The phrasal verb 'fed into' generally means to contribute, add to, or integrate as part of a larger system or outcome, often affecting the overall result or decision-making process.

Examples in context

The team's hard work fed into the ultimate victory in the championship.
New insights fed into the development of the enhanced software.
The feedback from users was fed into our next update schedule.

📖 Definition

The phrasal verb 'fed into' generally means to contribute, add to, or integrate as part of a larger system or outcome, often affecting the overall result or decision-making process.

📝 Grammar Info

Separable

'Fed into' cannot have an object placed between 'fed' and 'into.'

Neutral

Suitable for both everyday and formal usage, making it accessible for a wide range of contexts.

Transitive

Yes

Requires a direct object that follows 'into' to complete its meaning.

📊 Conjugation Table

Tense	Form	Example
Present Simple	feed into	Decisions you make today feed into your future success.
Past Simple	fed into	His efforts fed into the department’s overall achievement last year.
Present Continuous	feeding into	The new policies are feeding into the company’s growth plans.
Present Perfect	have fed into	They have fed into the strategy for years.

💡 When to Use

Impact assessment

Use when evaluating how small components or actions contribute to a larger result or system outcome.

Example: "Her research fed into the final report."

Strategic planning

Use when discussing how multiple strategies combine to form a comprehensive plan or outcome.

Example: "Various inputs fed into the project's success."

Causal explanation

Use when explaining how certain factors or events influence the end result of a situation.

Example: "Several factors fed into the election outcome."

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Incorrect object placement

❌ Wrong: The data was fed the system into.

✅ Correct: The data was fed into the system.

💡 Tip: Remember, keep 'into' together with the object following.

Tense confusion

❌ Wrong: They are feed into the system.

✅ Correct: They are feeding into the system.

💡 Tip: Use 'feeding' for present continuous actions.

Missing object

❌ Wrong: These results will feed into.

✅ Correct: These results will feed into the analysis.

💡 Tip: Always include an object after 'into.'

Practice

FED INTO - 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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The team's hard work fed into the ultimate victory in the championship.
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Listen to example

New insights fed into the development of the enhanced software.
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Listen to example

The feedback from users was fed into our next update schedule.
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Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

contribute to integrate into

Antonyms

detract from

Quick Check

Complete the sentence with the correct phrasal verb:

"The sales data was carefully ___ the quarterly report."

fed onto

fed into

feed over

fed out

❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Fed Into

What is the origin of fed into?

'Fed into' derives from the notion of feeding a stream or current into a larger body, metaphorically extending to data and decisions contributing to larger outcomes.

Can fed into be used in formal and informal contexts?

Yes, 'fed into' can be used in both formal and informal contexts, due to its neutral register, making it suitable for a variety of discussions and writings.

What is the difference between fed into and contribute to?

While both 'fed into' and 'contribute to' suggest adding to a larger whole, 'fed into' emphasizes integration or assimilation into a system, whereas 'contribute to' indicates a part played in achieving something.

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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

FED INTO - IN PRACTICE

Study Method Proposal

Examples in Context

Synonyms & Antonyms

Quick Check

❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Fed Into

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