I went to brush my teeth. vs I was going to brush my teeth.

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "I went to brush my teeth" implies that the action of brushing teeth has already been completed, while "I was going to brush my teeth" suggests an intention or plan to brush teeth that may or may not have been carried out.

Last updated: March 29, 2024

I went to brush my teeth.

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that the action of brushing teeth has been completed.

This phrase is used to describe the action of going to brush teeth that has already happened in the past.

Examples:

I went to brush my teeth before going to bed.
She went to brush her teeth after breakfast.

Alternatives:

I brushed my teeth.
I went and brushed my teeth.
I headed to brush my teeth.
I went to the bathroom to brush my teeth.
I went to take care of my teeth.

I was going to brush my teeth.

This phrase is correct and is used to express an intention or plan to brush teeth that may or may not have been carried out.

This phrase is used to indicate a planned action that was in progress or about to happen in the past.

Examples:

I was going to brush my teeth, but then I got a phone call.
She said she was going to brush her teeth before leaving.

Alternatives:

I was planning to brush my teeth.
I intended to brush my teeth.
I was about to brush my teeth.
I was going to go brush my teeth.
I was thinking of brushing my teeth.

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I went to brush my teeth. vs I was going to brush my teeth.