Come at Meaning in English
expression
ˈkəm/ /ˈæt
KUHM-at
kˈʌm/ /ˈæt
KUM-at
Definition
To move toward someone or something, sometimes in an attacking way; also, to approach a problem or task.
Usage & Nuances
'Come at' is often used in literal physical contexts (someone moving toward you, sometimes to attack), but also metaphorically ('come at a problem'). Common in both formal and informal conversation. Don't confuse with 'come to' (arrive at) or 'come after' (follow or pursue).
Spanish: acercarse a - atacarPortuguese (BR): aproximar-se de - atacarPortuguese (PT): aproximar-se de - atacarChinese (Simplified): 接近 - 攻击Chinese (Traditional): 接近 - 攻擊Hindi: पास आना - हमला करनाArabic: اقترب من - هاجمBengali: আসা - আক্রমণ করা - সমাধান করার চেষ্টা করাRussian: подойти - наброситься - подойти к (проблеме)Japanese: 向かってくる - 取り組むVietnamese: tiến tới - tấn công - tiếp cận (vấn đề)Korean: 다가오다 - 달려들다 - 접근하다 (문제에)Turkish: gelmek - saldırmak - yaklaşmak (soruna)Urdu: آنا - حملہ کرنا - مسئلے کو حل کرنے کی کوشش کرناIndonesian: mendekat - menyerang - menghadapi (masalah)
Example Sentences
The dog suddenly came at me.
basic
How will you come at this problem?
basic
He tried to come at me with a stick.
basic
If you come at him like that, he'll just get defensive.
natural
Let's come at this from a different angle.
natural
Out of nowhere, a stranger came at us shouting.
natural