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i came to USA vs i went to USA

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I came to the USA' is used when the speaker is currently in the USA and is referring to the act of arriving there. 'I went to the USA' is used when the speaker is no longer in the USA and is talking about a past trip or visit.

Last updated: March 08, 2024 • 2161 views

i came to USA

This phrase is correct and commonly used when the speaker is currently in the USA and referring to the act of arriving there.

This phrase is used to indicate that the speaker arrived in the USA. It implies that the speaker is currently in the USA.

Examples:

  • I came to the USA last year and decided to stay.
  • She came to the USA for a vacation and fell in love with the country.

Alternatives:

  • I arrived in the USA
  • I traveled to the USA

i went to USA

This phrase is correct and commonly used when the speaker is no longer in the USA and is talking about a past trip or visit.

This phrase is used to indicate that the speaker visited the USA in the past. It implies that the speaker is currently not in the USA.

Examples:

  • I went to the USA for a conference last month.
  • They went to the USA on vacation and had a great time.
  • Jul 24, 2023 ... When I went to USA in 2009, I met these two amazing passionate gentlemen Pravin Lakkaraju & Sree Jo and I encouraged them to move back to ...
  • Sep 26, 2023 ... For instance, if I want to say that I went to USA and I am not planing on going back, the I would say “I have gone to the USA”. The second ...
  • Jan 6, 2013 ... Anyways Last year i went to USA embassy to apply for US tourist visa and they told me i was inadmissible and i had to wait the 10 years which is ...
  • Dec 29, 2019 ... Hello , I was wondering if you could answer me this question, approximately 2 years ago, in February 2018 I went to USA and I bought an ...
  • I went to USA while I was Pakistani citizen in 2005 on b1/b2 Visa and got married to a US citizen then I filed for the change of status and got work permit ...
  • Jun 4, 2024 ... Last year I went to USA and bought a Tmobile eSIM card that had a plan that allowed me to use unlimited data for 30 days.
  • May 8, 2023 ... Customer: I went to USA Vein Clinics with varicose veins in my legs and they did an ultrasound and recommended various procedures (see list ...
  • Oct 30, 2022 ... I went to USA Day and everyone was so nice, everyone wanted to talk. When I came here, I found my people. I'm a South guy.” You showed up 7 ...
  • Apr 24, 2018 ... I Went To USA For A PhD, But Came Back With PTSD. 0. 2. Share. Imagine this – an Indian student is in a University in the nether reaches of USA ...
  • I went to USA in 2005 and got in fine. Please anyone advice me?? I might be cancelling this trip to USA and loosing out the opportunity to see close family ...

Alternatives:

  • I visited the USA
  • I traveled to the USA

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