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have you been to vs have you ever been to

Both "have you been to" and "have you ever been to" are correct and commonly used in English. The choice between them depends on the context and personal preference. "Have you been to" is more direct and commonly used in casual conversations, while "have you ever been to" is slightly more formal and emphasizes the experience over time.

Last updated: March 20, 2024 • 1630 views

have you been to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English, especially in casual conversations.

This phrase is used to ask someone if they have visited a place at any point in time. It is commonly used in informal settings.

Examples:

  • Have you been to New York?
  • Have you been to the new restaurant downtown?
  • Have you been to the beach recently?
  • Have you been to Europe before?
  • Have you been to a concert lately?

Alternatives:

  • Have you visited
  • Have you traveled to
  • Have you ever been to

have you ever been to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English, especially in slightly more formal contexts.

This phrase is used to ask someone if they have had the experience of visiting a place at any point in their life. It is slightly more formal than "have you been to."

Examples:

  • Have you ever been to Paris?
  • Have you ever been to a music festival?
  • Have you ever been to Asia?
  • Have you ever been to a Broadway show?
  • Have you ever been to a zoo?
  • Leutnant, have you ever been to Paris?
  • Listen... have you ever been to South Beach?
  • Or, no, have you ever been to that new...
  • Carver, have you ever been to this fort before?
  • So have you ever been to a wedding?
  • And by the way, have you ever been to one of your games?
  • Dude, have you ever been to a nursing home?
  • By the way, have you ever been to Hokkaido?
  • Paul, have you ever been to Taiwan?
  • "Ash, have you ever been to the Castro?"
  • Tell me, Boubier, have you ever been to Ibiza?
  • So, have you ever been to the suburbs, Gibbs?
  • Say, Pauline, have you ever been to St. Malo?
  • Have you ever been to Scotland?
  • Have you ever been to see the fireflies?
  • Have you ever been to Eckington Hall?
  • Have you ever been to Disney World?
  • Have you ever been to a wedding?
  • Have you ever been to North Thailand?
  • Have you ever been to Vietnam during summer, the lychee season? Don't be surprised when you get traffic jam.

Alternatives:

  • Have you visited
  • Have you traveled to
  • Have you been to

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