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came back vs come back

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Came back' is the past tense form, used when referring to someone or something that returned in the past. 'Come back' is the base form, used when talking about someone or something returning in the present or future.

Last updated: March 20, 2024

came back

This phrase is correct when referring to someone or something that returned in the past.

Use 'came back' when talking about an action of returning that happened in the past. It is the past tense form of 'come back'.

Examples:

  • He came back from his vacation yesterday.
  • The lost dog came back to its owner after a week.
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Alternatives:

  • returned
  • came home
  • reappeared
  • came again
  • came back to

come back

This phrase is correct when referring to someone or something returning in the present or future.

Use 'come back' when talking about an action of returning that is happening in the present or will happen in the future. It is the base form of the verb.

Examples:

  • I will come back to visit you next month.
  • Please come back later, the store is closed now.
  • You worry about getting better and come back quickly.
  • Man, narcos might come back.
  • You should go before they come back.
  • Everything will be fine again when I come back.
  • But you can't come back here again.
  • The others, put your clothes on and come back here.
  • One of them... will come back with the answer.
  • If you do not come back from the cannot pass the test.
  • I'll see what he wants and come back.
  • It better fit me when I come back.
  • It has to be cleared before the fishermen come back.
  • When you come back, I want to know exactly how.
  • We'll come back at daybreak, when they're asleep.
  • Ben, Glory could come back any minute.
  • Lets go home and get warm, come back tomorrow.
  • Kung Zi, come back with me.
  • Mr. Marquis, come back soon.
  • He hasn't come back from the meeting yet.
  • If I come back here, and find anything missing...
  • And don't come back too soon.

Alternatives:

  • return
  • come again
  • go back
  • come back to
  • return to

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