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 • 716 views

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.

Show examples from the web [+]

If they came up the walk so she wouldn't be caught...
I told him if he came up with cash I would.
But, like, I think it'd be cool if you came up with us.
If you came up with the votes to get rid of me, I would walk out with the entire research department.
If we came up with something, you'd be the first to know.
Syd, look, you know if I came up with a prank this brilliant, I would be the first person to take credit for it.
He said If I came up with 30 grand for the down payment, he will carry the note.
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.
We don't even know if Fletcher Dubois came up with that formula.
The bank said maybe if I came up with half the down payment -
But if Frobisher's people came up with a fair offer, I'd have to advise you all to seriously consider it.
Even if the European Commission came up with concrete binding legislation tomorrow, it would be implemented not in calm conditions but in a stormy and possibly hysterical atmosphere.
Like, for instance... if something came up unexpectedly.
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
If something came up, I would check with him.
Mr. Ryland said to call you if something came up.
But if he came up, it was not where I could see it.
You wouldn't understand precious if it came up and hit you in the face.

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.

Show examples from the web [+]

I'll be interested to see... if the police come up with any leads.
I'll be interested to see... if the police come up with any leads.
If the rich countries come up with sufficient money then nothing will stand in their way.
Needless to say, we can try to enhance the bonding process between our citizens and the EU by organising exchange programmes and events, but it is always more successful if the citizens come up with their own initiatives, which is where this programme comes in.
If the fourth act comes up with a song, what are we going to do?
Clearly, Columbia's run out of alumni to honor, If the best they could come up with is...
Clearly, Columbia's run out of alumni to honor, If the best they could come up with is...
It would also be helpful if the Council were to come up with clearer definitions of, respectively, administrative and operational expenses.
If we could locate the drivers that put those poor souls in the truck or if the crime lab can come up with anything, we might be able to hang this on Dolan.
If we come up with more than 15-year-old jeans.
We'll call you if we come up with anything.
Call me if you come up with something better.
If you come up with any new conclusions that damage our case even a little bit, we got to turn that over to the defense.
Jules, get on NCIC and run the nickname Ten Pence Bryan... ...see if you come up with anything.
Run a cross-match on Carmen to see if anyone comes up with that name.
Later, if you come up with their last name, you can go on from there.
But if you come up with the money...
You know, and I'll email you if something comes up with the project.
See if he comes up with Denzel Washington's DNA next time.
There's a bottle of scotch for you if you come up with anything.

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

What Our Customers Are Saying

Our customers love us! We have an average rating of 4.79 stars based on 283,125 votes.
Also check out our 2,100+ reviews on TrustPilot (4.9).

"Thank you!"
Sachi Nakama July 2024
"I have literally been through chat, PI, claude, bard and bing and I got conflicting answers! Thank you! Human intelligence reigns!"
Retha July 2024
"Faster than AI"
CYNTHIA December 2023
"This was very helpful and I personally think this site is the best."
Kaden October 2023
"It was extremely thorough and very helpful!"
imperialelisa October 2023
"7 years without any disappointment. Always 100% satisfied. You guys are the best in the world at what you do. Thank you so much :)"
Zubair Alam October 2023
"In a world of text messages and online communication, this is great to have as a live tool. Thank you."
Selena October 2023
"Without textranch I would be stuck!"
宏祐 October 2023
"Accuracy and fast response. Personal comments from editor. Thank you."
Clh September 2023
"I wasn't aware of this service, it's fascinating and more reliable than standard IA tools available on the internet"
Arturo September 2023
"The fact that you can get reliable fast feedback on your texts."
Vinicius Antonio August 2023
"you guys are better than grammarly i'm being honest here"
ordinary July 2023
"OMG! This is really good than any other text correction tools I've used so far. Highly recommend this."
Vehan July 2023
"Very fast and accurate. thank you."
mojtaba July 2023
"I love this app because it's help to writing skills all of students ♥️"
Tarisini July 2023
"This was exactly the mistake I was looking for, the wording dind´t sound right at first. Better than grammarly!"
Ente July 2023
"The immediate help that I received was reassuring and very satisfactory. Thanks."
priiiyanshuu July 2023
"this helps A LOT for my studies."
kathnunez02 June 2023
"Woow!! I would never have expected such precision! Thank you soooo much!!"
Berta June 2023
"Real Time Editor and not AI. Many Thanks."
Priya June 2023
"The very first thing excites me about Textranch is how much your editors care."
sepideh June 2023
"The fact that texts are checked by human editors rather than by AI, etc. I appreciate this!"
Анна June 2023
"Feel welcome, immediate response, high quality feedback"
martin.roy June 2023
"This is the best app that I have ever seen"
Burulai May 2023

If they came up with vs If the come up with