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I went to london vs I was in london

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I went to London' is used when you are expressing the action of traveling to London in the past. 'I was in London' is used when you want to indicate that you were physically present in London at some point in the past.
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This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate the action of traveling to London in the past.

"I went to london"

This phrase is used to talk about the action of traveling to London at a specific point in the past. It indicates movement from one place to another.

Examples:

  • Last summer, I went to London for vacation.
  • She went to London to attend a conference.
  • They went to London to visit their relatives.
  • We went to London by train.
  • He went to London on business.
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  • Nov 7, 2023 ... Learn English Through Stories | English Story | I went to London Slower Speed Video - I Went to London https://youtu.be/sJg75IaVz4g I go to ...
  • Aug 22, 2017 ... When you say I went to London you are talking about a trip you took. I have been to London…. You—that is to say, the person you are—are (among ...
  • 7 days ago ... Where is "was" Bella? I went to London to see Bella this Summer | Frog Vlog Travel Vlog #travel. 10K views · 1 day ago ...more ...
  • Jul 16, 2024 ... 31K likes, 123 comments - iamabbycox on July 16, 2024: "I went to London in March and all I got was Covid. ft. @bernadettebanner".
  • Jun 5, 2024 ... I Went To LONDON For The LAST TIME Follow me on Instagram ... I Went To LONDON For The LAST TIME. 995K views · 5 months ago ...more. Duke ...
  • Sep 27, 2024 ... I Went to London for a Kawaii J-Fashion Rave. Back in August I took a megabus to London (bad move, I forgot how awful the megabus is lol) ...
  • 5 days ago ... Jack and I went to London! Just For Fun! We also brought home his new sister <3.
  • Oct 26, 2024 ... 36 likes, 0 comments - gbraggsjr on October 26, 2024: "When I went to London, @cdub2317 gave me one of the more special gifts I've ever ...

Alternatives:

  • I traveled to London.
  • I visited London.
  • I journeyed to London.
  • I made a trip to London.
  • I took a trip to London.

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that you were physically present in London at some point in the past.

"I was in london"

This phrase is used to talk about being physically present in London at a specific point in the past. It indicates a state of being in a particular location.

Examples:

  • When I was in London, I visited the Tower of London.
  • She was in London for a week.
  • They were in London during the summer.
  • I was in London last year.
  • He was in London on vacation.
  • Nov 28, 2006 ... There's no problem in saying "I was in London (yesterday/last year/on July 18th, 1981/some hours ago,etc)" if you do mention when, the time or ...
  • Sep 14, 2017 ... I was in London back in '08 for Mandela's 90th birthday (which would sadly be the last time I'd see him in person) & a guy named Mitch ...
  • Aug 14, 2024 ... 526 likes, 9 comments - kevinmazur on August 14, 2024: "While I was in London to photograph Justin Timberlake at the O2 arena.
  • Oct 8, 2024 ... Exactly one year ago today I was in London The seasons come around again. Some things have changed, some things can't I'm ready to take ...
  • Feb 28, 2024 ... When I was in London a couple of weeks ago, I popped by the original store on Kings Road that Mary Quant opened in the '50's.
  • Mar 13, 2021 ... Bumped into 2 Sidemen while I was in London! Cool people but why is Vikkstar tip-toe'ing?
  • Aug 28, 2021 ... I was in London near Borough Market and I found the Golden Hinde circumnavigated by our beloved Sir Francis Drake! As soon as my dad told me ...
  • Mar 26, 2022 ... I was in London”: you are talking about a time in the PAST and using the PAST tense. The sentence would usually be accompanied by a time ...

Alternatives:

  • I stayed in London.
  • I lived in London.
  • I resided in London.
  • I spent time in London.
  • I sojourned in London.

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