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"I've never been to the United States before" vs "I've never been in the United States before"

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I've never been to the United States before' is the more commonly used phrase when referring to visiting a place. 'I've never been in the United States before' could be used when talking about being physically inside the country.

Last Updated: March 23, 2024

I've never been to the United States before

This phrase is correct and more commonly used when referring to visiting a place.

This phrase is commonly used when talking about visiting the United States.

Alternatives:

  • I've never visited the United States before.

I've never been in the United States before

This phrase is correct but less commonly used when referring to being physically inside the country.

This phrase can be used when talking about being physically inside the United States.

Alternatives:

  • I've never been inside the United States before.

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