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i went there vs i go there

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I went there' is used to talk about a past action, while 'I go there' is used to talk about a present or habitual action. The choice between the two depends on the timeframe you are referring to.

Last updated: March 26, 2024 • 990 views

i went there

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

'I went there' is used to describe an action that happened in the past. It indicates that the speaker visited a place at some point before the current moment.

Examples:

  • Yesterday, I went there to meet a friend.
  • When I was a child, I went there every summer.
  • Last week, I went there for a business meeting.

Alternatives:

  • I visited there
  • I was there
  • I traveled there
  • I journeyed there
  • I made a trip there

i go there

This phrase is correct and commonly used to talk about a present or habitual action.

'I go there' is used to describe a present or habitual action. It indicates that the speaker currently visits a place or does so regularly.

Examples:

  • Every Saturday, I go there to buy groceries.
  • I go there for my morning coffee every day.
  • I go there whenever I need some time alone.
  • I go there sometimes when I drink.
  • Sometimes, I go there for lunch.
  • - She might kill me if I go there.
  • I go there to feel guilty, you know?
  • I go there when I'm anxious.
  • I go there to drink wine sometimes.
  • - Okay, I go there alone with Martha.
  • I go there to go see my girlfriend, Cristina.
  • I go there with his children, Fred.
  • I go there to train sometimes.
  • I go there about once a year to chill out for a month.
  • I go there sometimes to ask for change, you know, and-and I...
  • I guess, when I go there, I feel close to her.
  • And every year I go there and make a map of my study site.
  • I know where I'm going, Malachi... and I go there willingly.
  • Only reason I go there is because they make a little dish I like.
  • Every time I go there I find that the atmosphere is most appeasing.
  • I have a studio and I go there once a week.
  • And I feel when I go there and I begin to preach... ...that the Spirit Santo he is going to leave me.
  • Do I go there and waste my time?

Alternatives:

  • I visit there
  • I am there
  • I travel there
  • I journey there
  • I make a trip there

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