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i went camping vs i camped

Both 'I went camping' and 'I camped' are correct and natural in English. They convey a similar meaning but differ slightly. 'I went camping' emphasizes the action of going to a campsite and staying there, while 'I camped' focuses on the activity of camping itself.
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i went camping

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone traveled to a campsite and stayed there for a period of time.

Examples:

  • Last summer, I went camping with my friends in the mountains.
  • I went camping near the lake for the weekend.
  • Apr 11, 2018 ... “I went camping in summer” or “I went camping in the summer”? I keep getting corrected when I said “in summer”.
  • "I Went Camping With" is an intimate conversation series with some of today's most fascinating people from the cozy glow of a campfire in the Sierra Mountains.
  • Oct 2, 2022 ... I have “super duolingo,” so when I went camping for a week with no cell service (it was burning man), I was not worried. I trusted my offline ...
  • Aug 1, 2021 ... MY FAMILY AND I WENT CAMPING RECENTLY… ... My family and I went on a camping trip recently. This was my kids' first time sleeping in a tent and ...
  • May 6, 2019 ... I went camping with my friends, and a stranger joined our group unnoticed. I was the first to notice an extra person had joined our group. I ...
  • Why I went camping. Jennie Chacon. 9 mins. God told me to go camping with 1800 women and get naked. I hate camping. And even though I am a woman who works at a ...
  • Apr 18, 2007 ... I was wondering if it would be more appropriate to say "Je suis allée camper" or "J'ai fait du camping" to say 'I went camping'. Is one better?
  • Yes, I went camping on Zoa Peak. In order for you to fully appreciate the magnitude of this backpack-hike-tent accomplishment, I need you to understand a few ...
  • Mar 20, 2023 ... I went camping with my friends. It was fun! PAST WEEKEND YOU WHAT-TO-DO? CAMPING WITH FRIENDS I GO. FUN! 4.) When my family watches movie ...
  • Jun 11, 2018 ... I went camping for my birthday this past weekend but I left camp briefly to go sing at the Grand Ole Opry. It's always an honor to sing on ...

Alternatives:

  • I went on a camping trip.
  • I went to camp.

i camped

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone engaged in the activity of camping, without specifying the act of traveling to a campsite.

Examples:

  • Last weekend, I camped in the forest with my family.
  • We camped by the river during our road trip.
  • 2 days ago ... I Camped on a Remote Beach with Incredible Photography. 44K views · 1 day ago #landscapephotography #camp ...more. Thomas Heaton. 582K.
  • Nov 14, 2022 ... I camped out in the Cackling Crab overnight. I wondered what would happen if I made a save point for the Halloween area, after Days of ...
  • Feb 24, 2023 ... ... I camped the Vorkath boss for 76 days... DreamGear is a series where I hunt down the most Profitable Bosses in Oldschool Runescape. I'm on a ...
  • Description. Celebrate traditions of Camp with one of Camp John Marc's throwback shirt: “I Camped Out At…”. Color: White ...
  • Jun 29, 2023 ... ... I camped General Graardor, the Bandos Boss in the Godwars Dungeon. Yes, I got sweaty on Runescape for 39 days. DreamGear is a series where I ...
  • Jan 3, 2019 ... As I camped in New Austin I discovered a rather unfriendly gang known as 'Del Lobos'. Luckily I was able to slink away with my life and this photo!
  • Jun 29, 2024 ... Comments363 · I Killed 50 Bosses in Runescape... · I Camped The Vorkath Boss For 76 Days... Now I'm Rich · I Scammed Runescape's Biggest Scammers.
  • Apr 3, 2017 ... I camped out with a tech billionaire. The advice he gave me was priceless. Adam Naor · We've moved to freeCodeCamp.org/news · Adam Naor. ·.
  • May 18, 2024 ... 1056 likes, 25 comments - wiredtohunt on May 18, 2024: "I camped in Everglades National Park about a week ago in a little outpost called ...
  • Jul 30, 2019 ... I Camped Out Along Oregon's Bigfoot Highway, Hoping to See Something I Wasn't Sure Was There. “You'll often smell them before you see them ...

Alternatives:

  • I stayed at a campsite.
  • I pitched a tent.

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