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come at

1 of 1verb
/kʌm æt/
Forms:coming at,came at,come at
1

to suddenly move toward someone to threaten them or physically attack them

transitive
  • The angry dog started growling and came at me, barking fiercely.
  • He lost his temper and came at his opponent with a punch.
  • The security guard intervened when the man came at the cashier in a fit of rage.
  • I saw him coming at me with a knife, and I quickly ran for safety.
  • The protestors broke through the barricades and came at the police officers, leading to a clash.
2

to manage to achieve something, particularly after a while or with great difficulty

transitive
  • After a long hike, we finally came at the top of the mountain and enjoyed the breathtaking view.
  • It took hours of hard work, but she eventually came at a solution to the complex problem.
  • The team faced numerous challenges, but they didn't give up and came at the finish line.
  • Despite the obstacles, they persisted and came at their desired outcome.
  • He struggled with his studies, but with determination and perseverance, he came at his educational goals.