Pronunciation: /kʌm əˈpɒn/
verb to encounter or find unexpectedly
A1 I came upon a lost puppy while walking in the park.
A2 She came upon an old photo album in the attic.
B1 The detective came upon a crucial piece of evidence during the investigation.
B2 As I was hiking in the mountains, I came upon a beautiful waterfall.
C1 The archaeologist came upon a hidden chamber in the ancient ruins.
C2 After years of searching, the explorer finally came upon the lost city.
preposition used to indicate finding or discovering something by chance
A1 I came upon a beautiful flower while walking in the park.
A2 As I was hiking, I came upon a hidden waterfall.
B1 The detective came upon a crucial piece of evidence during the investigation.
B2 While exploring the old castle, we came upon a secret passage.
C1 The archaeologist came upon a rare artifact buried deep in the ruins.
C2 In his research, the scientist came upon a groundbreaking discovery that changed the course of his work.
formal During our expedition, we unexpectedly came upon a hidden cave filled with ancient artifacts.
informal I was just walking through the park when I came upon a lost puppy.
slang I was driving around aimlessly when I came upon this cool new taco truck.
figurative After years of hard work, I finally came upon the opportunity of a lifetime.
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