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I came to see my mom vs I come to see my mom

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I came to see my mom' is used when referring to a past action, while 'I come to see my mom' is used when talking about a habitual or regular action. Therefore, the choice between the two depends on whether you are talking about a specific past visit or a general habit of visiting.

Last updated: April 01, 2024 • 5039 views

I came to see my mom

This phrase is correct when referring to a past action of coming to see someone.

This phrase is used to talk about a specific instance in the past when you visited your mom.

Examples:

  • I came to see my mom yesterday.
  • He came to see his mom last week.
  • No, I just came briefly to see my mom.
  • You came to see my mom.
  • Maecenas, I came to see my brother.
  • I came to see my dad.
  • I came to see my family.
  • I came to see my family.
  • I came to see my husband at the range.
  • I came to see my mother.
  • I came to see my grandchild.
  • I came to see my best friend.
  • I came to see my sister.
  • What am I doing here? I came to see my girl.
  • I came to see my father's body in autopsy.
  • I came to see my son in the Highland Games with a queen at his side, winning over the Scottish people.
  • No. Well, I came to see my girlfriend through the back 'cause she usually starts at she wasn't there.
  • My mom, she... she came to see if I was okay.
  • But today, I felt like my mom finally came to see me...
  • My dad worked the concession stand during college and my mom came to see Close Encounters.
  • I came to see my grandchildren, to see you.
  • And then the promotora said she was going to tell my moms that I was doing that kind of thing, so I came to hide here because I know that nobody comes to see you.

Alternatives:

  • I visited my mom.
  • I went to see my mom.

I come to see my mom

This phrase is correct when talking about a habitual or regular action of coming to see someone.

This phrase is used to talk about a routine or habit of visiting your mom.

Examples:

  • I come to see my mom every Sunday.
  • She comes to see her mom twice a week.
  • Not to come and see my mom with me again.
  • Did my mom come see you last night?
  • I was going to come see you, mom.
  • Sometimes before work I come to see my father.
  • And you're going to tell him to come back and see Mom.
  • A week later, he comes to the house to get his stuff, and my mom didn't want to see him, so we went to the movies.
  • I'd like to see my mom again.
  • No, I just came briefly to see my mom.
  • I did want to see my mom.
  • I'm going with Aunt Rebecca to see my mom's lawyer.
  • I arrived in Portland, Oregon and I was delighted to see my mom again.
  • I would do anything to see my mom again.
  • I understand you're going to see my mom.
  • I'm here to see my mom.
  • I'm scared to see my Mom.
  • He took me to see my mom.
  • My dad went to see my mom.
  • I'm going to see my mom next week.
  • I went home to see my mom, my brothers.
  • You came to see my mom.

Alternatives:

  • I regularly visit my mom.
  • I often go to see my mom.

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