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going to vs Heading to

Both of these are correct English phrases, but they're used in slightly different contexts. 'Going to' is a more general and versatile phrase that can be used in various situations, while 'heading to' is more specific and often implies a sense of direction or purpose.
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Last updated: January 17, 2025 • 8025 views

The phrase 'going to' is a common and correct way to express future intentions or actions in English.

"going to"

Use 'going to' to talk about future plans, intentions, or actions. It is a versatile phrase that can be used in various contexts.

Examples:

  • I am going to the store later.
  • She is going to study for her exam tonight.
  • They are going to visit their grandparents next weekend.
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Alternatives:

  • will
  • going to be
  • planning to
  • intending to
  • aiming to

The phrase 'heading to' is also correct in English and is often used to indicate a specific direction or purpose of movement.

"Heading to"

Use 'heading to' when you want to emphasize the direction or purpose of movement towards a particular destination.

Examples:

  • We are heading to the beach for a picnic.
  • She is heading to the library to return her books.
  • They are heading to the airport to catch their flight.
  • Apr 29, 2021 ... The error is "Heading to" and should be "Heading for". I did a little internet search and people wrote that heading to is more specific where heading for is.
  • Jan 24, 2012 ... The difference between heading to and heading for is subtle enough that you can use them interchangeably, yet I think there is a difference.
  • Apr 28, 2018 ... I would think it is suggested that Cooper Station may not be heading to Edmund's planet because if they were on their way there, why would Coop set to course ...
  • Nov 15, 2017 ... Both of those phrases are okay in speech, and mean essentially the same thing. 'I'm heading to...' is probably more correct, but plenty of people will use ' ...
  • Nov 2, 2013 ... Word 2007: Cannot change text from Heading to Normal. I am noticing that the table of contents has included text which I did not intend to ...
  • heading to NYC for the @TODAY show tune in tomorrow morning on NBC! Riley Green.
  • Aug 2, 2024 ... Just as I was heading to my last F5 speaking event in Bangkok, the elevator decided to throw a little surprise party.
  • Oct 18, 2024 ... Heading to huntsvll · 󱘫. Top fan. Jan Peck. Billy Strings Private page God bless you always too and keep you safe!! 1 mo · 󱘫. Top fan. Jan Peck.
  • Jul 15, 2020 ... Add a + button next to subtask heading to create additional subtask ... In list view, you can easily add a task to the top of a section by ...
  • Nov 15, 2024 ... Kiyan Anthony is heading to Syracuse University just like Pops · audiblyjinx.com last Sat · 󱘫 Carlton L. · Rob Russell. James Macauley hi James ...

Alternatives:

  • going towards
  • making our way to
  • moving to
  • directing ourselves to
  • making a beeline for

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