COME UPON Meaning and
Definition
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The term "come upon" is a phrasal verb that originated from the combination of the verb "come" and the preposition "upon." It can be understood as an action that involves unexpectedly encountering or finding something or someone. This phrasal verb often implies a sense of surprise, chance, or unintentionality in the process of discovering or stumbling upon something.
In terms of physical encounters, "come upon" commonly refers to accidentally coming across a particular object, place, or person while moving or travelling. For example, one might come upon an old book while cleaning their attic, or come upon a hidden beach on a hike. In these cases, the individual did not plan or anticipate the discovery.
Furthermore, "come upon" can also imply coming across an idea, solution, or realization. It suggests stumbling upon or unexpectedly finding something mentally or intellectually. For instance, a person might come upon a brilliant solution to a problem while taking a shower or come upon a novel approach to a project through a casual conversation.
The term "come upon" reflects the chance element involved in the process of encountering or finding something. It conveys the notion that the person had no deliberate intention or expectation of the encounter, making it an unplanned, fortuitous event.
Common Misspellings for COME UPON
- xome upon
- vome upon
- fome upon
- dome upon
- cime upon
- ckme upon
- clme upon
- cpme upon
- c0me upon
- c9me upon
- cone upon
- coke upon
- coje upon
- comw upon
- coms upon
- comd upon
- comr upon
- com4 upon
- com3 upon
Etymology of COME UPON
The word "come upon" is a combination of two words: "come" and "upon".
- "Come" originates from the Old English word "cuman", which means "to move towards" or "to arrive". It has its roots in the Proto-Germanic word "kwemanan" and is related to the Sanskrit word "gamanam".
- "Upon" comes from the Old English word "uppan", which means "on top of" or "over". It is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "ufana" and is related to the Old High German word "pfana".
When these two words are combined, "come upon" means to discover unexpectedly or to encounter something or someone by chance.
Idioms with the word COME UPON
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come upon sb/sth
The idiom "come upon sb/sth" means to discover or encounter someone or something unexpectedly or by chance.
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come upon (someone or something)
The idiom "come upon (someone or something)" means to unexpectedly encounter or find someone or something, often by chance or accident. It implies stumbling upon someone or something without any prior knowledge or intention.
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come upon
To unexpectedly find or encounter something or someone.
Similar spelling words for COME UPON
Conjugate verb Come upon
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