Which is correct:
"have been" or "have gone to"?

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have been

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate a past experience or visit to a place.

Use "have been" to talk about places you have visited or experiences you have had in the past. It indicates that you were there at some point in the past.

Examples:

  • I have been to Paris before.
  • She has been to the beach many times.

Alternatives:

  • have visited
  • have traveled to
  • have experienced

have gone to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate a recent action of going to a place.

Use "have gone to" to talk about recent actions of going to a place. It indicates that you recently traveled to that place.

Examples:

  • I have gone to the store to buy some groceries.
  • They have gone to the park for a picnic.

Alternatives:

  • have traveled to
  • have visited
  • have recently been to
Both "have been" and "have gone to" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Have been" is used to indicate a past experience or visit to a place, while "have gone to" is used to indicate a recent action of going to a place.

Last updated: March 31, 2024

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