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I went sleeping vs I was sleeping

The phrase 'I was sleeping' is correct, while 'I went sleeping' is not a common or correct construction in English. 'I was sleeping' is the appropriate way to express that you were in a state of sleep at a specific time.

Last updated: March 19, 2024 • 7432 views

I went sleeping

This phrase is not correct in English. The verb 'went' is not typically used before 'sleeping'.

Instead of 'I went sleeping', you should use 'I was sleeping' to indicate that you were in a state of sleep at a specific time.
  • Sep 12, 2010 ... Sleep came; I went. Sleeping on top of all of my things to deter rogues and bandits. Lumpy objects sticking into my spine, under my neck. Ouch.
  • Aug 13, 2015 ... "I went sleeping at the airport of Kirkenes, well I didn't plan to, but the airport is 15km from Kirkenes and there was no bus at this time, only ...
  • May 18, 2015 ... Recently I had the most severe episode when I left backdoor narrowly open for my cat before I went sleeping. Backdoor is in my bedroom.
  • May 24, 2015 ... how was last night? i was running before going sleeping (the night before i went sleeping pretty late 4am and 2am), so i needed something to ...

Alternatives:

  • I was sleeping
  • I fell asleep
  • I went to sleep
  • I drifted off to sleep
  • I dozed off

I was sleeping

This phrase is correct in English and is commonly used to indicate that someone was in a state of sleep at a specific time.

'I was sleeping' is the appropriate way to express that you were in a state of sleep at a specific time.

Alternatives:

  • I fell asleep
  • I went to sleep
  • I drifted off to sleep
  • I dozed off
  • I was in bed sleeping

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