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I went to pool. vs I went to the pool.

The correct phrase is "I went to the pool." The article 'the' is necessary before 'pool' to indicate a specific pool. Without the article, the sentence sounds incomplete and unclear.

Last updated: March 17, 2024 • 6791 views

I went to pool.

This phrase is incorrect. It is missing the article 'the' before 'pool,' which is needed to specify a particular pool.

To convey the idea of visiting a specific pool, you should use 'I went to the pool.'
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Alternatives:

  • I went to the swimming pool.
  • I went to a pool.
  • I went to our pool.
  • I went to that pool.
  • I went to my favorite pool.

I went to the pool.

This phrase is correct. It includes the necessary article 'the' before 'pool' to specify a particular pool.

Use this phrase when you want to indicate that you visited a specific pool.

Examples:

  • I went to the pool to swim.
  • She went to the pool to relax.
  • They went to the pool for a party.
  • He went to the pool for a workout.
  • We went to the pool to cool off.
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