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I have never been there vs I have never gone there

Both sentences are correct, and they are very similar in meaning. 'I have never been there' is used when referring to a place you have never visited, while 'I have never gone there' is used when talking about a place you have never traveled to. The choice between 'been' and 'gone' is mostly up to personal preference.
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I have never been there

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express that you have never visited a particular place in the past.

Examples:

  • I have never been there before.
  • She has never been to Europe.
  • Have you ever been to that restaurant?
  • Apr 19, 2018 ... Or instead, should I say I have never been there? grammar · adverbs · conversation · Share.
  • Jun 4, 2020 ... Both are correct, but have different meanings. “I have never been there”. Someone might ask “have you ever been to Blackpool?
  • Aug 23, 2020 ... Is it grammatically correct to say "I was never there" instead of "I have never been there"? I have read in Michael Swan's English grammar ...
  • May 4, 2019 ... Thank you fir the question! This first sentence- I have never been there- is correct. Here, been is used as past participle of the verb- be.
  • Feb 24, 2021 ... I have never been there and the area where these Lithops grow is very difficult to access. The best way to get there is by helicopter. But ...
  • Mar 23, 2014 ... I have never been there myself. If the sentence sound strange, please let me know how you would say it. Thank you.
  • Sep 18, 2023 ... ... I have never been there before and she said it was a semi truck that drove the toll. I actually started laughing and said that I don't even ...
  • How is Horseman's Haven compared to the Shed? I have never been there.
  • Nov 13, 2020 ... Is it a known bug that there are random squares of generated areas on the map even if I have never been there with that character?
  • Oct 19, 2015 ... English can be confusing. According to the textbooks, 'haven't been' is used in the sense of "I have never been there in my life." But, ...

Alternatives:

  • I have never visited there
  • I have never been to that place

I have never gone there

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to convey that you have never traveled to a specific location in the past.

Examples:

  • I have never gone there on vacation.
  • He has never gone to that city.
  • Have you ever gone to that island?
  • "I have never gone there" is present perfect, and it means you still have the chance in your life to go. "I have never gone to France" --not yet, but I might go ...
  • Jul 22, 2012 ... "I was there." and "I was never there." Here, the negative modifies 'there' - you are either 'there' or 'never there'. "I have never gone there ...
  • Jun 4, 2023 ... Share. bdannic11. • 1y ago •. Dude I have never gone there because I just didn't know how this is why I love reddit. Upvote 2. Downvote Reply ...
  • Jul 30, 2010 ... The pressed tofu and celery salad is so unusual and so good that I can honestly say I have never gone there (except maybe the first time or ...
  • Dec 15, 2009 ... I have never gone there to eat...but you might check out the "restaurant" link to see reviews. Hope this helps a little! They also have a ...
  • Nov 6, 2023 ... I have never gone there and ended up without a decent number of fish for the outing – but never caught them for good size. This past trip ...
  • Sep 1, 2024 ... Answer 1 of 3: Hi! I was looking to take my 9 y/o son to Asbury on this coming Wednesday for the day. I have never gone there as a mom.
  • I painted this from a photograph taken by a very gifted photographer by permission. It is a dangerous place to go behind the Falls and I have never gone there ...
  • Oct 16, 2011 ... I have never gone there (to the best of my memory - I used to go to mini golf with groups as a teen). Don't know about Boomers. Anaheim ...

Alternatives:

  • I have never traveled there
  • I have never visited that place

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