I came home from the gym vs I come home from the gym

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I came home from the gym' is in the past tense, indicating that the action of coming home from the gym already happened. 'I come home from the gym' is in the present tense, indicating a habitual or repeated action of coming home from the gym.

Last updated: March 20, 2024 • 3880 views

I came home from the gym

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that the action of coming home from the gym already happened in the past.

This phrase is used to talk about a specific instance in the past when someone came home from the gym.

Examples:

Yesterday, I came home from the gym feeling exhausted.
Last week, I came home from the gym and immediately took a shower.

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Jan 27, 2013 ... Just a quick video for you guys showing my feet after I came home from the gym. Enjoy, and thumbs up for more videos! I will reply to all ...
I came home from the gym today and found a SHILLELAGH!!! My best friend brought it back for me from his honeymoon in Ireland. I love it. I feel powerful with it.
MD; wow man i came home from the gym today and i was so pumped. i looked in the mirror and i had pecs. MC; wow dude look at me. i am so delphed. by ax mc ...
Dec 15, 2014 ... This came to a head this morning when, after I came home from the gym, I looked on Twitter and saw a gym selfie a woman had tweeted.

Alternatives:

I arrived home from the gym
I got back from the gym
I returned home from the gym

I come home from the gym

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate a habitual or repeated action of coming home from the gym.

This phrase is used to talk about a routine or habit of coming home from the gym regularly.

Examples:

Every evening, I come home from the gym and have dinner.
On weekdays, I come home from the gym before starting work.

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Nov 15, 2015 ... A short pointless video on what I do when I come home from the gym. If you like this video, please give it a thumbs up so I know to make more ...
Mar 14, 2011 ... I've been having a problem lately with eating much more than I should after workouts. I come home from the gym REALLY hungry and then eat ...
When I come home from the gym I will have another BM that requires a bit of straining and the stools are PENCIL THIN AND SMALL.
After two weeks of experimenting with practicing mindfulness, I can now resist the urge to check e-mail when I wake up and when I come home from the gym.

Alternatives:

I usually come home from the gym
I regularly come home from the gym
I often come home from the gym

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I came home from the gym vs I come home from the gym