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I have gone vs I've been there

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I have gone' is used to indicate that you have traveled to a place and returned, while 'I've been there' is used to convey that you have visited a place at some point in the past. They are both commonly used and convey similar meanings.

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I have gone

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

'I have gone' is used to express that you have traveled to a place and come back. It emphasizes the action of going and returning.

Examples:

  • I have gone to Paris many times.
  • She has gone to the store to buy some groceries.
  • Have you ever gone to that restaurant before?
  • Here, in this machinery, I have gone beyond that.
  • I have gone into substantial debt over this.
  • I have gone after big fish before. I know what it feels like to be watched.
  • With this I have gone beyond Dom Alcuin's book.
  • I have gone very much far away with my talk.
  • I have gone on the radio to talk about the disease.
  • For the past few days, I have gone above and beyond.
  • But you are someone who occupies my mind and my heart in this distant land where I have gone.
  • I have gone beyond the 15 posts required to upload images to the Galleries, but STILL get an error code.
  • I have gone out of my way to ensure that it doesn't happen in my life.
  • Now I have gone back to using well water (500ppm) about half the time.
  • I have gone on adult education a year.
  • I have gone a bit overboard this year.
  • He undoubtedly thinks I have gone crazy.
  • Yes, I have gone undercover.
  • Bill and I have gone our separate ways.
  • I have done thousands of miles on this bike and I have gone backwards.
  • I have gone to swear to the woman who lodged us.
  • I have gone back to music recently.
  • I have gone over all this with Starfleet.

Alternatives:

  • I went there
  • I have visited there
  • I have been there and back

I've been there

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that you have visited a place at some point in the past.

'I've been there' is used to convey that you have visited a place in the past. It focuses on the experience of having been to a particular location.

Examples:

  • I've been to Japan before.
  • Have you been to the new museum downtown?
  • She's been to that concert venue many times.
  • I've been there, trust me.
  • Look, I've been there, man.
  • That room... I've been there.
  • I've been there when I was a kid.
  • Harley. I've been there.
  • I've been there, but always for little things.
  • But I've been there a million times.
  • I've been there, Lou.
  • I've been there two weeks ago because of the desperation.
  • I've been there. It's awful.
  • I've been there for some time.
  • I've been there. It's awkward.
  • Believe me, I've been there.
  • I've been there a whole year.
  • I've been there mixing up the cream.
  • I'm coming from New Mexico. I've been there.
  • Silver City. I've been there for two years.
  • You name a place and I've been there.
  • Yes, I've been there with Captain Bligh.
  • I've been there myself, so...

Alternatives:

  • I have visited there
  • I've gone there
  • I've traveled there

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