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Before you came here vs Before you come here

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Before you came here" refers to a past event that happened before the person arrived. "Before you come here" refers to a future event that will happen before the person arrives.
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Last updated: November 01, 2024 • 11203 views

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a past event that occurred before the person arrived.

"Before you came here"

This phrase is used to talk about something that happened in the past before the person in question arrived at the location.

Examples:

  • I had already left before you came here.
  • Before you came here, we had already finished the meeting.
  • May 18, 2020 ... ... sequence is clear. Two correct options: Did you speak English before you came here? Had you spoken English before you came here? Upvote ·. 96.
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  • Mar 14, 2023 ... Your question title implies that you said "She said to me, 'Where were you living before you came here?'", in which case you need to use single ...
  • Aug 29, 2010 ... more comfortable asking: Where did you live before you came here? If the person has been living in London for five years, I would be more ...

Alternatives:

  • before you arrived here
  • before you got here
  • before you came to this place

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a future event that will happen before the person arrives.

"Before you come here"

This phrase is used to talk about something that will happen in the future before the person in question arrives at the location.

Examples:

  • Please call me before you come here.
  • Before you come here, make sure to bring your ID.
  • May 18, 2020 ... Which one is correct, “Did you speak English before you (come) here?” or “Did you speak English before you (came) here?” Past simple refers ...
  • May 19, 2024 ... Go to DOCTORS before you come here for advice. Sorry, this post was deleted by the person who originally posted it. Upvote 75. Downvote
  • Jul 9, 2018 ... Which one is correct, “Did you speak English before you (come) here?” or “Did you speak English before you (came) here?” Past simple refers ...
  • Learn some Spanish before you come here. I came out here to the South of Spain three and a half years ago to visit friends who had recently moved. I fell in ...
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  • Let me express something very important, EAT BEFORE YOU COME HERE!!!!!! We had ordered 3 packages, which we got 3 different types of pizzas. 1. Extra cheese ...
  • Sep 7, 2024 ... Look 2 days before you come here. 2 mos. Kathy Scaduto Ceranec. It will still be pretty warm. We went mid/late October and it was still upper ...
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  • Watch more than the first episode before you come here to dump on this show! I'll admit... the first episode was not great, but I actually watched the whole ...

Alternatives:

  • before you arrive here
  • before you get here
  • before you come to this place

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