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i ran to the store vs i run to the store

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I ran to the store' is in the past tense, indicating that the action of running to the store already happened. 'I run to the store' is in the present tense, indicating a habitual or repeated action of running to the store.

Last updated: March 26, 2024 • 8166 views

i ran to the store

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate a past action of running to the store.

This phrase is used when you want to talk about an action of running to the store that happened in the past.

Examples:

  • Yesterday, I ran to the store to buy some groceries.
  • When I realized I forgot my wallet, I ran to the store to get it.
  • After the rain started, I ran to the store to buy an umbrella.
  • Oct 23, 2010 ... Definitely an Americanism, probably regional. In WNY we say "I ran to the store". Of course, we also say "anyways". Upvote 6. Downvote Award
  • After I ran to the store, I went to the bank. or. I went to the bank after I ran to the store. Simple Sentence. I went to the store. After school, I went to ...
  • Oct 19, 2013 ... ... I ran to the store... : r/battlefield_4. Open menu ... I heard Slim Jim was doing a BF4 promotion so I ran to the store...
  • May 17, 2018 ... Almost immediately after I saw them going in and out of the box, my father and I ran to the store to purchase a hole reducer so that the ...
  • Dec 15, 2021 ... I ran to the store. What is the sentence function of "to the store?" "I" is the subject, "ran" is the verb, there is no direct object ...
  • There were babies sleeping on bare mattresses. Some didn't have diapers. I ran to the store and bought bread, peanut butter, and apple juice for everyone. Then ...
  • Oct 3, 2022 ... ... I ran to the store. This stuff is addicting. At first bite I thought it needed more crunch, but after a few chunks I actually liked the ...
  • Nov 3, 2024 ... I ran to the store spending probably like 45 mins in there getting him a gift & I was overthinking it the whole time & a card. Wrapped ...
  • Oct 24, 2019 ... I ran to the store and bought a test, as sneakily as I could so no one at the store could see. She took the test, covered it up, sat down ...
  • Oct 2, 2024 ... ... I ran to the store and got kitten formula and bottles, and my boyfriend and I began hand feeding them, three times a day for another two ...

Alternatives:

  • I hurried to the store.
  • I dashed to the store.
  • I sprinted to the store.
  • I rushed to the store.
  • I jogged to the store.

i run to the store

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate a habitual or repeated action of running to the store.

This phrase is used when you want to talk about a routine or habitual action of running to the store.

Examples:

  • Every morning, I run to the store to buy fresh bread.
  • On weekends, I run to the store for my morning coffee.
  • I run to the store whenever I need to pick up some milk.
  • I run to the store after work to grab some snacks.
  • I run to the store before it closes to get some ice cream.
  • Oct 23, 2010 ... i 'run' to the store in california. we also say 'anyways'. are you under the impression that 'anyways' is a regionalism? Upvote 6. Downvote
  • Aug 4, 2024 ... I'll just watch watch for a little before I run to the store. It's weird that this is an event that you can get a medal for that counts the ...
  • Dec 16, 2023 ... Do I run to the store and get food? Please help. r/SneakySasquatch ...
  • Nov 16, 2021 ... Not when I run to the store… LOL. R.Good November 17, 2021, 12:17am 2. I am sure someone else may chime in with something more attractive by ...
  • May 18, 2020 ... During this quarantine life, I haven't been able to lean on my neighbor to watch the kids while I run to the store; or on my parents to ...
  • Jul 11, 2019 ... ... I run to the store. Totally different kids. When I asked this question to CPS (child protective services) they said, never under 7. Increase ...
  • As a single mom, I am so grateful that my oldest is now 13, and it's possible to leave her home to watch the younger two while I run to the store. Before ...
  • Apr 23, 2021 ... I run to the store to buy some things for dinner, pick up the kids, make dinner for my family while trying to help the kids with their homework.
  • Feb 25, 2020 ... ... I run to the store. To save money on Jett's food, I only get him one new thing to try every week. He has his staple items he can't live ...
  • Nov 21, 2020 ... ... old chicks and I use to feed them chick starter. Unfortunately I ran out of that so what should I feed the chicks till I run to the store...

Alternatives:

  • I go to the store running.
  • I make a run to the store.
  • I head to the store quickly.
  • I dash to the store.
  • I jog to the store.

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