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i went out to shop vs I went out shopping

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They convey a similar meaning but with a slight difference in emphasis. 'I went out to shop' emphasizes the purpose of going out, while 'I went out shopping' emphasizes the activity itself.

Last updated: March 28, 2024 • 1767 views

i went out to shop

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase indicates the purpose of going out, which is to shop for something.

Examples:

  • I went out to shop for groceries.
  • She went out to shop for a new dress.
  • Earlier, I went out to shop for some furniture with my mom and sister Ashley Gosiengfiao. It seemed to be a pretty ordinary day for me. And that was...
  • Jan 4, 2022 ... 306 votes, 43 comments. I went out to shop with my mom and sister today and we ran around a few stores. When I was about to try a few things ...
  • I went out to shop for a couple of hours last week and when I took the Monorail to Westlake Center, I saw a sign for Nordstrom Rack. Weird...it's up the ...
  • Jan 24, 2006 ... We're not having -30 in Prague (those in the Olomouc region are) but the -13 all day yesterday was enough, thank you. I went out to shop and run ...
  • Nov 11, 2016 ... I thought I had noticed some down the block along the culvert when I went out to shop the other day but alas, none left at my place to feed ...
  • ... I went out to shop. I always get excited … Read More · dairy-free, easy dishes, easyrecipes, kidfriendly, organic, organic sweet potatoes, plantbased, vegan ...
  • Mar 11, 2005 ... So I went out to shop for cars for the first time, really, in about 4 1/2 years. With a letter in my hand promising “outstanding trade in ...
  • Mar 30, 2022 ... I've been getting groceries delivered for a while but last week I went out to shop. I always get excited in the produce aisle. It's true, I ...
  • Aug 25, 2018 ... Thanks to all for great comments, I went out to shop and looked at each recommendation for feasibility and cost. Great forum, lots of ...
  • Mar 19, 2023 ... I went out to shop and took some pics. Don't see a brand name and I have been collecting tools for well over 60 years so don't remember ...

Alternatives:

  • I went out to buy some groceries.
  • I went out to purchase a new dress.

I went out shopping

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase emphasizes the activity of shopping itself, indicating that the person engaged in shopping after going out.

Examples:

  • I went out shopping with my friends.
  • She went out shopping for shoes.

Alternatives:

  • I went shopping.
  • I went shopping with my friends.

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