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are you back vs did you come back

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Are you back?" inquires about someone's current location or return, while "Did you come back?" inquires about a past action of returning. They are not directly comparable as they serve different purposes.
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Last updated: January 03, 2025 • 8498 views

This phrase is correct and commonly used to ask about someone's current location or return.

"are you back"

This phrase is used to inquire if someone has returned to a place or if they are currently present.

Examples:

  • Are you back from your trip?
  • Are you back at the office?
  • Are you back in town?
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  • Jul 10, 2022 ... Is it very rude to not ask "how are you" back? Apologies if the answer to the question couldn't be any more obvious. Even though I've lived ...
  • Sep 7, 2008 ... Oh, are you back for water? I am wondering what you would say in this situation? I feel the more I study the more I get confused. What's wrong ...
  • Jul 20, 2020 ... Is it rude to not ask “how are you back”? All related (58).
  • Dec 27, 2018 ... Are you back at work today? We are—Turn on your ! Also I feel like the TV emoji should be updated haha it's a little outdated. Andrew Bell ...
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  • Mar 5, 2024 ... Facebook are you back??? I missed everyone. How are ya?? -Dallin.
  • Jan 15, 2021 ... Is it rude to not ask “how are you” back? Well i guess its both yes and no. If ...
  • Feb 2, 2018 ... Are you back? is current BrE and quite appropriate to ask of a colleague who has been away and might or might not have returned.
  • Dec 27, 2018 ... Good morning! Are you back at work today? We are—Turn on your ! Also I feel like the TV emoji should be updated haha it's a little ...

Alternatives:

  • Have you returned?
  • Have you come back?
  • Are you here?
  • Have you arrived?
  • Are you home?

This phrase is correct and commonly used to ask about a past action of returning.

"did you come back"

This phrase is used to inquire if someone has returned to a place in the past.

Examples:

  • Did you come back from your trip?
  • Did you come back to the office?
  • Did you come back last night?
  • Feb 2, 2018 ... Did you come back? is a grammatically correct question but for different circumstances, such as if you had said "I just went to the most ...
  • Why Did You Come Back Every Summer is a document of uncertainty, self-doubt, and the appearance of progress when there is none. A chorus of voices interrupt and ...
  • Jan 11, 2018 ... Did you come back to say you forgive me? To save my soul? Merchandise. r ...
  • Jan 25, 2016 ... When did you come back! (With a surprsing tone.) I wonder if it's natural to use it in such a context. Thanks a lot ...
  • Aug 25, 2024 ... How soon after having a newborn did you come back to church? Personal Advice. My wife and I had our first baby 5 weeks ago. We're probably ...
  • Oct 19, 2018 ... Why did you come back to India from the US? Why don't other people prefer to come back to India after spending 3-4 years abroad? All related ...
  • Aug 10, 2023 ... 52K likes, 352 comments - jacksonolson_ on August 10, 2023: "“Jackson how did you come back so quickly after surgery?” The answer is simple.
  • Sep 9, 2015 ... If I see a person after a period of time,and I want to know when he/she came back,should I say: When did you come back? When have you came back?
  • Aug 18, 2021 ... How did you come back to life after a breakup? All related (88).
  • Apr 19, 2024 ... Why Did You Come Back Every Summer by Belén López Peiró (Argentina) tr. Maureen Shaughnessy. It's been a good couple of weeks for Charco ...

Alternatives:

  • Have you returned?
  • Are you back?
  • Have you come back?
  • Have you arrived?
  • Are you home?

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