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I have been to America vs I have been to Australia

Both phrases are correct, but they refer to different countries. 'I have been to America' indicates that the speaker has visited the United States, while 'I have been to Australia' means the speaker has visited the country of Australia. The choice between the two phrases depends on the specific country the speaker wants to refer to.

Last updated: March 20, 2024 • 1718 views

I have been to America

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that the speaker has visited the United States.

This phrase is used to express that the speaker has visited the United States. It is a common way to talk about past travel experiences.

Examples:

  • I have been to America twice.
  • She told me she has been to America before.
  • Have you ever been to America?
  • He dreams of going back to America one day.
  • They are planning a trip to America next summer.
  • Sep 26, 2023 ...I have been to America” implies that you are no longer in America. The trip (or trips) to America is in the past. “I have gone to America” ...
  • Nov 5, 2021 ... This is the explanation I gave to a friend of mine, but she then asked the question "What about "I have been to America"?". Is the sentence ...
  • Mar 18, 2013 ... Hello, as far as I know is correct: I have been to America four times. But in my opinion is incorrect: I have gone to America four times.
  • 2. I think I can only say "I have been to America for two TIMES" rather than "two WEEK" if I want to make two sentences grammatically ...
  • Jun 30, 2019 ... Synonym for I have been to America There is no real difference in normal conversation. You can say either to mean basically the same thing.
  • Jul 5, 2013 ... I have been to America (at one or more unspecified time(s) in the past). I have been in America for the past two years (and now I've come here/ ...
  • Apr 28, 2016 ... I have been to America アメリカに行ったことがない. I have never been to America アメリカに行ったことがなかった. I had never been to America.
  • Oct 4, 2016 ... What is the difference between I have been to america and I went to america ? Similar questions. "Can we go to Peru instead of Cornwall, Dad ...
  • Apr 28, 2017 ... I am really excited to be joining the WeHaKee team as although I have been to America previously, it will be my first time at a Summer Camp ...
  • Apr 2, 2012 ... ... I have been to America before (I've had the experience of going to America before) アメリカにいったことがあります。— I have been to America ...

Alternatives:

  • I have visited the United States.
  • I have traveled to the US.
  • I have been to the USA.
  • I have been to the States.
  • I have been to North America.

I have been to Australia

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that the speaker has visited the country of Australia.

This phrase is used to express that the speaker has visited Australia. It is a common way to talk about past travel experiences to this specific country.

Examples:

  • I have been to Australia three times.
  • She mentioned she has been to Australia for a holiday.
  • Have you ever been to Australia?
  • He wants to explore more of Australia next year.
  • They are considering moving to Australia.
  • Mar 14, 2012 ... As I have said before I have been to Australia many times and of course its quite simply because I love this place (aside from the ...
  • May 8, 2004 ... Have you ever been to Singapore? ---------------------------------------- 2. Which sentence is correct? - I have been to Australia once. - I have gone to ...
  • Jan 12, 2011 ... My names Brittney and I'm a American and I was born and live in Florida, and I'm 26 years old with 3 Children and I have been to Australia alot ...
  • I lost my drivers licence 15 years ago for six months and paid a fine, there was no jail time and I have been to Australia for a holiday on my current passport but ...

Alternatives:

  • I have visited Australia.
  • I have traveled to Australia.
  • I have been to the land down under.
  • I have been to the Aussie land.
  • I have been to the land of kangaroos.

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