come at - Definition & Meaning | VisualLang Dictionary

come at

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

Examples

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.

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come at

Present Participle

coming at

Past Tense

came at

Past Participle

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.