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i went home vs I go home

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I went home' is used to talk about a past action, while 'I go home' is used to talk about a habitual action or a planned action in the present or future.

Last updated: March 29, 2024 • 3606 views

i went home

This phrase is correct and commonly used to talk about a past action of going home.

This phrase is used to describe an action of going home that happened in the past. It indicates that the person has already gone home.

Examples:

  • Yesterday, I went home after work.
  • When the party ended, I went home.
  • After the movie, we went home together.
  • Apr 17, 2012 ... Hi, I'm Korean. I'm confused when I use the verb"come" or " go". Which is correct, " I came home." or " I went home."?
  • Mar 31, 2024 ... I went home for Easter on my upgraded Aero weapon. Story Time. I wanted to go home for Easter to my family but also really wanted to do a long ...
  • Aug 17, 2007 ... "I went home by foot" is not idiomatic (AE), and I would not recommend it. "I walked home" is the simplest and shortest. It gets my vote.
  • Oct 14, 2024 ... I went home to see family for the weekend and left my pets in the care of a house sitter. I've hired her before and she was excellent. I ...
  • Apr 23, 2019 ... 1)I went home. 2)They are going abroad. 3) She will go there. Notice that, when we become “specific”, we use “to” before the verb “go”. By ...
  • Jul 23, 2016 ... "I went home with a waitress the way I always do How was I to know she was with the Russians, too?
  • Aug 21, 2021 ... For example: I went home late last night. Conclusion: your sentence he went home is correct for the reason that Went is an intransitive verb and ...
  • Sep 16, 2024 ... Emmy week. I went home with Billy Crudup's award. Well deserved.
  • Apr 28, 2024 ... 517 likes, 34 comments - chesse_cheese on April 28, 2024: "So I went home to Long Island for the weekend and, as I do when I'm there, ...
  • Mar 15, 2019 ... I went home to take care of my father — and found something unexpected. 27. (iStock). Perspective by Tess Clarkson. March 15, 2019 at 7:00 a.m. ...

Alternatives:

  • I came home
  • I returned home
  • I headed home
  • I left for home
  • I made my way home

I go home

This phrase is correct and commonly used to talk about a habitual action or a planned action of going home in the present or future.

This phrase is used to describe a habitual action of going home or a planned action of going home in the present or future. It indicates that the person regularly goes home or intends to go home.

Examples:

  • Every day after work, I go home.
  • I go home for lunch on weekdays.
  • Tomorrow, I go home to visit my family.
  • When I finish my work, I go home.
  • After the meeting, I go home.

Alternatives:

  • I come home
  • I return home
  • I head home
  • I leave for home
  • I make my way home

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