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coming back vs came back

Both "coming back" and "came back" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Coming back" is used to talk about a future action of returning, while "came back" is used to describe a past action of returning.

Last updated: March 29, 2024

coming back

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to a future action of returning.

Use "coming back" when you want to talk about someone or something returning in the future. It indicates a planned or expected return.

Examples:

  • I will be coming back home tomorrow.
  • She is coming back from her vacation next week.
  • Are you coming back to visit us soon?

Alternatives:

  • returning
  • going back
  • coming home
  • revisiting

came back

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to a past action of returning.

Use "came back" when you want to talk about someone or something that has already returned in the past. It indicates a completed return.

Examples:

  • He came back from his business trip yesterday.
  • They came back to the same restaurant they visited last year.
  • When did you come back from your trip?

Alternatives:

  • returned
  • got back
  • came home
  • revisited

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