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单词 come by something
释义
(phrasal verb) 
Definition
to find or obtain, esp. accidentally
How did you come by that cheque?
Synonyms
get
The problem was how to get enough food.
win
The first correct entry will win the prize.
land (informal)
She landed a place on the graduate training scheme.
score (slang)
We scored some dope last night.
secure
His achievements helped him to secure the job.
obtain
Evans was trying to obtain a false passport.
acquire
She has acquired a 50% stake in the company.
get hold of
procure
It was difficult to procure food and other daily necessitites.
take possession of
See come

Additional synonyms

in the sense of acquire
Definition
to get or develop (something such as an object, trait, or ability)
She has acquired a 50% stake in the company.
Synonyms
get,
win,
buy,
receive,
land (informal),
score (slang),
gain,
achieve,
earn,
pick up,
bag,
secure,
collect,
gather,
realize,
obtain,
attain,
amass,
procure,
come into possession of
in the sense of land
Definition
to obtain
She landed a place on the graduate training scheme.
Synonyms
gain,
get,
win,
score (slang),
secure,
obtain,
acquire,
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in the sense of obtain
Definition
to gain possession of
Evans was trying to obtain a false passport.
Synonyms
get,
gain,
acquire,
land (informal),
net,
pick up,
bag,
secure,
get hold of,
come by,
procure,
get your hands on,
score (slang),
come into possession of

Nearby words of
come by something

  • come at someone
  • come back
  • come between people
  • come by something
  • come clean about something
  • come down
  • come down on someone

Synonyms of 'come by something'

come by something

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