came and gone vs come and gone

Both "came and gone" and "come and gone" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Came and gone" is used when referring to events or actions that have already happened in the past, while "come and gone" is used when talking about events or actions that have happened or will happen in the present or future.

Last updated: April 11, 2024 • 397 views

came and gone

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to events or actions that have already taken place in the past.

This phrase is used to describe events or actions that have occurred and are no longer happening. It indicates that something has both arrived and departed in the past.

Examples:

The party came and gone without any incidents.
The opportunity to travel came and gone before I could take advantage of it.

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Alternatives:

arrived and departed
happened and passed
occurred and finished

come and gone

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to events or actions that are happening or will happen in the present or future.

This phrase is used to describe events or actions that are currently occurring or have recently occurred. It indicates that something has both arrived and departed in the present or future.

Examples:

The guests have come and gone for the evening.
The opportunity to travel has come and gone, but there will be other chances.

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have come and gone. Literally, to have already arrived at and then left a particular place. Ed had to leave early today, so yeah, he's already come ...

Alternatives:

arrive and depart
happen and pass
occur and finish

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