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I have been to America vs I have been to Hawaii

Both phrases are correct, but they convey different meanings. 'I have been to America' indicates that the speaker has visited the country as a whole, while 'I have been to Hawaii' specifies a visit to the specific state of Hawaii. The choice between the two depends on the level of detail the speaker wants to provide.

Last updated: March 20, 2024 • 1043 views

I have been to America

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

This phrase is used to convey that the speaker has visited the country of America at some point in the past.

Examples:

  • I have been to America a few times.
  • She told me she has been to America before.
  • 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 America.
  • I have traveled to America.
  • I have been to the United States.

I have been to Hawaii

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that the speaker has visited the specific state of Hawaii.

This phrase is used to convey that the speaker has visited the state of Hawaii at some point in the past.

Examples:

  • I have been to Hawaii twice.
  • They are planning to go to Hawaii next summer.
  • Oct 12, 2011 ... i-have-been-to-hawaii.wmv. Julianna Roberts. SubscribeSubscribedUnsubscribe 77. Loading... Loading... Working... Add to ...
  • Share this. Share this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide options. Mama Ragetti : We could have retired in Hawaii. Grandpa Gustafson: I have been to Hawaii.
  • We all had a great time. We will hopefully go back one day. Also, I have been to Hawaii (Kauai and Oahu) while pregnant. I had a great time. If you are feeling ...
  • Oct 15, 2007 ... My husband and I have been to Hawaii twice, but many years ago and before the days of the Internet and before Expedia, Travelocity, etc.

Alternatives:

  • I have visited Hawaii.
  • I have traveled to Hawaii.

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