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Meaning of the word "come at" in English

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come at

US /kʌm æt/
UK /kʌm æt/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to attack or rush at someone

Example:
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The dog suddenly came at me, barking loudly.
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He threatened to come at me if I didn't leave.
Synonym:
assault charge rush lunge at pounce on
2.

to be understood or interpreted in a particular way

Example:
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I'm not sure how his comments come at me.
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That's an interesting way to come at the problem.
Synonym:
approach tackle interpret perceive
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come come in comely come by come in for come into come on