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What does come across mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word come across? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. (idiomatic) To give an appearance or impression; to project a certain image.
  2. To find, usually by accident.
  3. To change sides (literally or figuratively); to ask someone to work for the opposition.
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They come across as a little bit unhinged, a little bit posh, but actually quite charming and disarmingly open.
In contrast to the 18-inch Ryedale waymarkers, Stuart has come across some imposing ones in the West Riding.
He can't come across as the bad news bear, lest people decide they don't want to listen to doomsday prophesies for the next four years.
Hang on, I'll keep this post open and add updates when I come across anything that'll tickle your fancy.
So not only have I finally come across a few Kiwis after all this time here, but they are also surfers!
As his recorded legacy is rather sparse for a man of his large talents, I was elated to come across these two reissues.

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