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i go to work late vs i went to work late

The phrases "I go to work late" and "I went to work late" are not directly comparable as they are in different tenses. "I go to work late" is in the present tense, while "I went to work late" is in the past tense. The choice between the two depends on the timeframe you are referring to.

Last updated: March 23, 2024 • 7840 views

i go to work late

This phrase is correct when referring to a habitual action in the present tense.

This phrase is used to describe a regular occurrence of going to work late in the present time.

Examples:

I go to work late every day.
She goes to work late on Mondays.
They go to work late when traffic is heavy.

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The one day of the year that I go in late to work.
I get up every morning, I go to work.
Good, that way we can sleep before I go to work.
Every morning, I go to work by tube.
Every day, I go to work and do my job.
You know what time I go to work.
I wake up, I go to work, and I just drive.
Should I go to work too?
I go to work now at factory.
Anyway, I get frisked every day when I go to work.
You get two more times, then a final warning, and then I go to work angry.
I wanted to show you this... before I go to work.
I leave out the food for him before I go to work.
I'm like you, I go to work, I get through the day.
Until I go to work every morning, yes.
Good, then you can spend it with Liam while I go to work.
The way where I go to work, and you meet Buddha.
I go to work, see friends, meet guys...
I'm like you, I go to work, I get through the day.
Anyway, I get frisked every day when I go to work.

Alternatives:

I usually go to work late.
I tend to go to work late.
I am often late for work.

i went to work late

This phrase is correct when referring to a past action in the past tense.

This phrase is used to describe a specific instance of going to work late in the past.

Examples:

Yesterday, I went to work late.
Last week, she went to work late twice.
When I was sick, I went to work late.

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He went to work late so he could stay and watch.
Last week, when I told you that I had to work late... ...I went to see the new Twilight movie by myself.
Work Went Late, And So He Came Here.
I had to work late and... then I went for a walk.
That day I went to work.
I was making us some breakfast before I went to work.
So, I went to work yesterday.
She watched my kids when I went to work.
I went to work where I was working before the war.
Until I went to work for Dr. Daniel.
I went to work at a supermarket.
She took a bath. I went to work.
And then I went to work.
I went to work straight after school like some trained robot.
So I went to work that afternoon a proud gayman.
I went to work every working day of those two weeks.
So, I went to work in the mill.
And I went to work for Charlie.
I went to work for the Tonins.
We had breakfast together, then I went to work.

Alternatives:

I was late for work.
I arrived at work late.
I got to work late.

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