Which one is correct?
"came there" or "came in there"?

came there

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate arriving at a place.

Use "came there" when you want to express the action of arriving at a specific location.

Examples:

  • He came there just in time for the meeting.
  • She came there to pick up her package.
  • When did you come there?
  • I came there as soon as I heard the news.
  • They came there to support their friend.

Alternatives:

  • arrived there
  • reached there
  • got there

came in there

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate entering a specific location.

Use "came in there" when you want to emphasize the action of entering a particular place.

Examples:

  • He came in there and sat down quietly.
  • She came in there with a big smile on her face.
  • When he came in there, everyone turned to look at him.
  • They came in there to explore the new exhibit.
  • I came in there and saw my friend waiting for me.

Alternatives:

  • entered there
  • stepped in there
  • walked in there
Both "came there" and "came in there" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Came there" is used to indicate arriving at a place, while "came in there" is used to show entering a specific location.

Last Updated: March 19, 2024

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