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I have been to America vs I have been to Hawii

Both phrases are correct, but they refer to different locations. 'I have been to America' indicates that the speaker has visited the United States as a whole, while 'I have been to Hawaii' specifies a visit to the state of Hawaii. The choice between the two phrases depends on whether the speaker wants to emphasize a visit to the entire country or just to the specific state.

Last updated: March 20, 2024 • 928 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 as a whole.

Examples:

  • I have been to America several times.
  • She dreams of going back to America one day.
  • 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 Hawii

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

This phrase is used to express that the speaker has visited the specific state of Hawaii.

Examples:

  • I have been to Hawaii twice.
  • They are planning a trip to Hawaii next year.

Alternatives:

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

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