If they came up with vs If the come up with

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'If they came up with' is the past tense form, used when referring to something that happened in the past. 'If they come up with' is the present tense form, used when referring to something that may happen in the future.

Last updated: March 25, 2024

If they came up with

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to something that happened in the past.

This phrase is the past tense form and is used when talking about something that someone already thought of or created in the past.

Examples:

If they came up with a solution, we would have implemented it already.
I wonder if they came up with any new ideas during the brainstorming session.

Alternatives:

if they had come up with
if they had come up with it earlier
if they came up with it before
if they came up with something
if they came up with a plan

If the come up with

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to something that may happen in the future.

This phrase is the present tense form and is used when talking about something that someone might think of or create in the future.

Examples:

If they come up with a good idea, we can move forward with the project.
I'm curious to see if they come up with a creative solution to the problem.

Alternatives:

if they do come up with
if they will come up with
if they come up with something
if they come up with a plan
if they come up with a solution

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If they came up with vs If the come up with