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once he came back vs once he come back

The correct phrase to indicate a specific point in the past when someone returned is "once he came back." The verb "came" should be in the past simple form after the subordinating conjunction "once."
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Last updated: September 11, 2024 • 17839 views

once he came back

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use this phrase when referring to a specific point in the past when someone returned. The verb "came" is in the past simple form, which is the correct usage after the subordinating conjunction "once."

Examples:

  • Once he came back, we celebrated his return.
  • I will never forget the day once he came back from his trip.
  • Once he came back to his senses, he realized his mistake.
  • She knew everything would be okay once he came back home.
  • Once he came back, he immediately went to see his family.

once he come back

This phrase is incorrect in English.

Not applicable.
  • Gibbs, I bet, once he comes back from his...
  • Cry for tired once come back early.
  • Maybe his memory will come back once he's had some time to readjust.
  • Now, he comes back once a year but tells his parents that his girlfriend out there is afraid of flying.
  • So, once Ian comes back, the surgery is off.
  • Once Nathan comes back, you lose your family.
  • I tried once to come back.
  • He'll come back once he spent all his money
  • So, once Ian comes back, the surgery is off.
  • And played poker-face once you come back.
  • It's programmed so you can come back once Nobby finds happiness.
  • 91% of people who try it once will come back.
  • You get to keep the money we hand you... once you come back here with all of that product.
  • You get to keep the money we hand you... once you come back here with all of that product.
  • Once I come back from Atlanta, I look forward to working with all of you again in my new job as Chief of the D.A.'s Bureau of Investigation.
  • We'll know more once the tests come back in a few days.
  • Now here's the most impressive statistic, 61% of people who try it once, will come back...
  • Honk once, I come back, we go.
  • Mike, once that stuff comes back from the crime lab, you are on the run.
  • We don't know if he'll go and come back once a month if he goes on like this.

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