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.