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"he went to met the teacher" vs "he went to meet the teacher"

The correct phrase is "he went to meet the teacher." The verb "meet" should be in the base form after the preposition "to." The incorrect phrase "he went to met the teacher" uses the past tense form of the verb, which is not appropriate in this context.

Last Updated: March 31, 2024

he went to met the teacher

This phrase is incorrect in English. The verb "met" should be in the base form "meet" after the preposition "to."


Alternatives:

  • he went to meet the teacher

he went to meet the teacher

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use this phrase when describing someone's action of going to a place in order to encounter or see someone.

Examples:

  • She went to meet her friend at the park.
  • They are going to meet the new manager tomorrow.
  • He always goes to meet his grandmother on Sundays.
  • We went to meet the principal at the school.
  • The team went to meet the coach for a strategy session.

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