Come at
verb
To approach or move towards someone or something.
He saw a dog coming at him.
verb
To attack or argue with someone.
Why are you coming at me with all these accusations?
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To start to deal with a situation or problem in a particular way or with a particular attitude.
She's coming at the problem from a different angle.
verb
To approach or move towards someone or something.
He saw a dog coming at him.
verb
To attack or argue with someone.
Why are you coming at me with all these accusations?
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To start to deal with a situation or problem in a particular way or with a particular attitude.
She's coming at the problem from a different angle.
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Movement
Used when someone or something physically comes toward you, often quickly or unexpectedly.
The bee started coming at me, and I ran away.
Pro Tip 2/2Perceived Threat
May indicate a threat or fear when something approaches aggressively.
I flinched when the ball started coming at me.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Movement
Used when someone or something physically comes toward you, often quickly or unexpectedly.
The bee started coming at me, and I ran away.
Pro Tip 2/2Perceived Threat
May indicate a threat or fear when something approaches aggressively.
I flinched when the ball started coming at me.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Movement
Used when someone or something physically comes toward you, often quickly or unexpectedly.
The bee started coming at me, and I ran away.
Pro Tip 2/2Perceived Threat
May indicate a threat or fear when something approaches aggressively.
I flinched when the ball started coming at me.
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