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If I come up with vs If I came up with

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'If I come up with' is used for present or future situations, while 'if I came up with' is used for past situations or hypothetical scenarios. The choice between them depends on the tense needed in the sentence.

Last updated: March 25, 2024

If I come up with

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English for present or future situations.

This phrase is used when referring to a current or future action or idea that the speaker is considering or planning.
  • If I come up with something, we can't wait till tomorrow to run it.
  • And if I come up with anything further, I'll reach out and I'll let you...
  • If I come up with anything, I will give you all the credit.
  • If I come up with a plan to do Stump without them... you cut them loose?
  • I can run a matching algorithm, see if I come up with any options.
  • I can run a matching algorithm, see if I come up with any options.
  • So you're saying if I come up with a realistic plan,
  • What if I come up with a position where you don't have to play?
  • Okay, if I come up with a great idea, will you back me?

If I came up with

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English for past situations or hypothetical scenarios.

This phrase is used when referring to a past action or idea that the speaker had previously considered or imagined.
  • I thought maybe if I came up with a solution to nemesis, Then Henry would write me a recommendation letter Like he did for you, and then we could go together.
  • And I couldn't handle it. I thought maybe if I came up with a solution to nemesis, then Henry would write me a recommendation letter
  • He said If I came up with 30 grand for the down payment, he will carry the note.
  • She uses a vernacular word to describe the report and then says: 'If I came up with this sort of report for my boss - devoid of fact and with a hefty dose of moral posturing - I reckon I would get fired'.
  • Syd, look, you know if I came up with a prank this brilliant, I would be the first person to take credit for it.
  • Sally, you told me to call you if I came up with something and this fell into my lap.
  • So I decided to watch him and see if I came up with any ideas.
  • The bank said maybe if I came up with half the down payment -

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