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 the Phrasal Verb 'Run With'

"When chasing dreams, sometimes you must run with the wind of opportunity and adapt to the unexpected turns of life."

📖 Definition

To 'run with' means to embrace an idea or opportunity and proceed enthusiastically, often suggesting a willingness to explore possibilities or adapt.

Examples in context

The team decided to run with the initial concept and soon had a viable product.
Sarah ran with the opportunity to study abroad, opening new doors for her career.
When given the choice, he always runs with his instincts, trusting his well-honed intuition.

📖 Definition

To 'run with' means to embrace an idea or opportunity and proceed enthusiastically, often suggesting a willingness to explore possibilities or adapt.

📝 Grammar Info

Separable

The verb cannot be split with its object.

Informal

Commonly used in casual conversation.

Transitive

Yes

Requires a direct object to complete its meaning.

📊 Conjugation Table

Tense	Form	Example
Present Simple	run with	She runs with every chance she gets.
Past Simple	ran with	They ran with the idea and succeeded.
Present Continuous	running with	He is running with a new project plan.
Present Perfect	have run with	We have run with similar strategies before.

💡 When to Use

Embracing new opportunities

Use when someone is taking advantage of new situations with enthusiasm, often exploring innovative paths.

Example: "She decided to run with the marketing idea."

Accepting challenges

Describes when someone accepts challenges and adapts readily to changes or obstacles.

Example: "They will run with the new project despite its difficulty."

Developing ideas

Use when someone is taking initial concepts and developing them further into a full-fledged plan or action.

Example: "He is running with the startup plan impressively well."

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Overseparation

❌ Wrong: She ran the idea with.

✅ Correct: She ran with the idea.

💡 Tip: Keep the phrasal verb intact; no separation.

Incorrect object

❌ Wrong: He runs with quickly.

✅ Correct: He runs with enthusiasm.

💡 Tip: Always use directly related objects.

Subject-verb agreement

❌ Wrong: They runs with the notion.

✅ Correct: They run with the notion.

💡 Tip: Ensure subject-verb agreement in tense.

Practice

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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 decided to run with the initial concept and soon had a viable product.
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Listen to example

Sarah ran with the opportunity to study abroad, opening new doors for her career.
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Listen to example

When given the choice, he always runs with his instincts, trusting his well-honed intuition.
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Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

go with embrace

Antonyms

reject

Quick Check

Complete the sentence with the correct phrasal verb:

"They decided to ___ the new business model and see where it leads."

walk with

run with

drop with

run about

❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Run With

What is the origin of run with?

The phrase 'run with' likely evolved from the literal act of running while carrying something, metaphorically transitioning to embrace opportunities or ideas with eagerness.

Can run with be used in formal and informal contexts?

Mostly informal, 'run with' is often used in casual conversation to express embracing ideas enthusiastically, though it can occasionally appear in semi-formal contexts.

What is the difference between run with and embrace?

'Run with' suggests an active pursuit or development of an idea, while 'embrace' means accepting or supporting it, without necessarily acting on it immediately.

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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

RUN WITH - IN PRACTICE

Study Method Proposal

Examples in Context

Synonyms & Antonyms

Quick Check

❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Run With

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