run across
Definition
Verb: 1. To meet or find someone or something by chance: To encounter or come upon unexpectedly or without planning.
Usage
The verb "run across" is used to describe an unplanned or unexpected meeting with a person or discovery of a thing. It is a phrasal verb (verb + preposition) and is typically used in informal contexts. It implies that the encounter was not scheduled or anticipated.
Examples
- I ran across an old friend from college while shopping downtown.
- Did you ever run across that article you were looking for?
- You never know who you might run across at these large conferences.
Advanced Usage
- Tense Forms: The verb "run" is irregular. Common forms are: run (present), ran (past), run (past participle).
- I often run across interesting ideas online. (present)
- She ran across a fantastic little bookstore yesterday. (past)
- Have you ever run across this problem before? (past participle)
Variants and Related Words
- Come across: A very close synonym with the same meaning and usage as "run across."
- I came across some old photos in the attic.
Synonyms
- Encounter: To meet, especially unexpectedly.
- Bump into: (Informal, usually for people) To meet by chance.
- Stumble upon/on: To find or discover something by chance.
- Come upon: To find or meet unexpectedly.
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Run into: Very similar to "run across," but often used specifically for meeting people by chance.
- Guess who I ran into at the airport!
Related Idioms
- Cross someone's path: To meet or encounter someone.
- I hope our paths cross again someday.
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