i was there vs i was here

Both phrases, 'I was there' and 'I was here,' are correct depending on the context in which they are used. 'I was there' is used when referring to a place that is not the current location of the speaker, while 'I was here' is used when the speaker is currently at the location being mentioned.

Last updated: April 09, 2024 • 383 views

i was there

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to a place that is not the current location of the speaker.

Use 'I was there' when talking about a place that you were at in the past but are not currently at. It indicates a location away from the speaker's current position.

Examples:

I was there last night.
She told me she was there when the incident happened.
He said he was there for the meeting.
Were you there when the accident occurred?
I wish I was there with you.

Alternatives:

I had been there
I used to be there
I visited that place
I went there
I had gone there

i was here

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to a place that is the current location of the speaker.

Use 'I was here' when talking about a place that you were at in the past and are currently at. It indicates the speaker's current location.

Examples:

I was here yesterday too.
She said she was here when you called.
He told me he was here earlier.
Were you here when I arrived?
I was here all day.

Alternatives:

I had been here
I used to be here
I visited this place
I came here
I had come here

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