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"I came across" vs "I've came across"

The correct phrase is 'I came across.' 'I've came across' is incorrect because 'came' is the past tense of 'come,' so it should be used without 'have.' 'I came across' is a common and correct way to express encountering something or someone unexpectedly.

Last Updated: March 26, 2024

I came across

'I came across' is the correct phrase to use when you want to express encountering something or someone unexpectedly.

Correct usage. Use 'I came across' to describe an unexpected encounter with something or someone.

Alternatives:

  • I encountered
  • I stumbled upon
  • I found
  • I ran into

I've came across

'I've came across' is incorrect. 'Came' is the past tense of 'come,' so it should be used without 'have.'

Incorrect usage. The correct form is 'I came across.'

Alternatives:

  • I came across

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