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i had an accident vs i've been to an accident

The phrases "I had an accident" and "I've been to an accident" are not comparable as they convey different meanings. "I had an accident" is the correct and commonly used phrase to indicate that you were involved in an accident. On the other hand, "I've been to an accident" is not a standard English expression.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 1016 views

i had an accident

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that the speaker was involved in an accident.

This phrase is used to convey that the speaker experienced an accident in the past.

Examples:

  • I had an accident on the way to work.
  • She had an accident while skiing last winter.
  • He had an accident with his car yesterday.
  • They had an accident during their vacation.
  • We had an accident on the highway.

i've been to an accident

This phrase is not a standard English expression. It does not convey the intended meaning of being involved in an accident.

  • Feb 4, 2015 ... The closest I've been to an accident is when an OAP pulled out in front of me on a roundabout. I could stop in time (just) because I was driving ...

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