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i have been to vs i have been into

The correct phrase is "I have been to." This is the standard way to express that you have visited a place. On the other hand, "I have been into" is not commonly used in this context and has a different meaning related to interests or hobbies.

Last updated: March 11, 2024 • 1719 views

i have been to

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that you have visited a place.

This phrase is used to talk about places you have visited or traveled to. It indicates that you have physically been to a specific location.

Examples:

  • I have been to Paris.
  • Have you ever been to Japan?
  • She has been to many countries around the world.
  • They have been to the Grand Canyon.
  • We have been to that restaurant before.

Alternatives:

  • I have visited
  • I have traveled to
  • I have been in
  • I have explored
  • I have journeyed to

i have been into

This phrase is not correct in the context of visiting places. It is used to express interest or enthusiasm for a particular subject or activity.

This phrase is used to talk about interests or hobbies. For example, 'I have been into photography lately' means you have been interested in photography recently.
  • I have compiled the list below to give you a feeling as to what kind of projects I have been into. Feel free to browse my research interests and publications for ...
  • I have been into photography for the last 6-7 years and had only recently bought my own DSLR around a year ago. I noticed that many people start their passion ...
  • I have been into SNES emulation for quite a while, but have also discovered MAME, an arcade game emulator, relatively recently, playing some old favourites , ...
  • Feb 9, 2015 ... I played football in high school which got me into weightlifting and I have been into it ever since. I used to powerlift competitively before I burnt ...

Alternatives:

  • I have been interested in
  • I have been enthusiastic about
  • I have been passionate about
  • I have been involved in
  • I have been engrossed in

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