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 • 5055 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.

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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.

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