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i went home vs I went to home

The correct choice is "I went home." The preposition "to" is not needed before the word "home" in this sentence. It is common and natural to say "I went home" to indicate the action of returning to one's place of residence.
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i went home

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate the action of returning to one's place of residence without the need for the preposition "to" before "home."

Examples:

  • After the party, I went home.
  • She was tired, so she went home early.
  • I miss my family, so I went home for the weekend.
  • When the movie ended, we went home.
  • He realized he forgot his keys, so he went home to get them.
  • 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. ...

I went to home

This phrase is not correct in English.

  • Feb 26, 2024 ... I went to Home Depot to buy fertilizer. Found these gems instead! · Comments Section · Community Info Section · More posts you may like.
  • Mar 3, 2023 ... Read 2 Answers from lawyers to I went to home Depot yesterday and was threatened by a home Depot employee in the parking lot to beat me up ...
  • Jan 13, 2022 ... I had some time to kill so I went to Home Depot just to browse — and I came out with a HUGE 4ft+ bird of paradise and idk what this pretty ...
  • Apr 19, 2013 ... if I went to park, I went to school are correct, why isn't I went to home correct too ? – Prasad Weera. Commented Apr 19, 2013 at 4:32. 2.
  • Mar 15, 2008 ... I went <to> home ; Curious about Language · Japan. Australia, English ; Dimcl · British Columbia, Canada. Canadian English ; Curious about Language.
  • Aug 22, 2024 ... I went to Home Depot for a light bulb for my fridge ... Did you remember to get the lightbulb? ... Home Depot is dangerous. For a big box store they ...
  • May 11, 2024 ... Taylor Farrow (@farrow.tay). 6 Replies. 22 Likes. So I went to Home Depot this morning to buy the window attachment for our AC unit.
  • Beware. I went to Home Depot this morning to check for mums. The entire outdoor display was garden mums.A nursery rep was there so I asked when the hardy...
  • I went to home page options page and I am getting below options to select 1) Static XI 5 Home 2) Admin default 3) Home Dashboard 4) Custom URL Can you ...

Alternatives:

  • I went home
  • I went back home
  • I returned home
  • I headed home
  • I made my way home

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