come off (as)

verb

Definition of come off (as)next
as in to seem
to give the impression of being she is an intelligent debater, but she can sometimes come off as arrogant

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  1. seem
  2. look
  3. feel
  4. sound
Verb
  • Just four years ago, Trump’s political career seemed over.
    Zac Anderson, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Everything seems to be formatted and interrupted all the time.
    Leo Barraclough, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of seem
Verb
  • Grumet:Wintry blast hit even harder for Austin's homeless residents impacted by sweeps For anyone looking to register for overnight shelter, visit the One Texas Center at 505 Barton Springs Road from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday evening.
    Skye Seipp, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • The meal looks homemade and delicious, and Srisatta finishes all of it well within his 15-minute window.
    Sandee LaMotte, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of look
Verb
  • The first half of Season 4 felt a bit refreshing as if the series had returned to its roots despite the multiple romances going on.
    Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
  • One with brisk, cheerful, egalitarian service; comforting food at most hours of the day; and a convivial social atmosphere where everyone feels welcome to greet guests at the next table.
    Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of feel
Verb
  • So why do frogs sound so different from each other?
    Olivia Ferrari, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Nov. 2024
  • McDonald had a front row seat to the birth of Black Flag in Hermosa Beach, but Redd Kross sounds nothing like that group — or anyone else, for that matter.
    Jim Ruland, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of sound
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