I went to thedoctor. vs I went to a doctor.

The correct phrase is "I went to the doctor." The use of the article "the" before "doctor" indicates a specific doctor, while the absence of an article in "a doctor" implies any doctor in general. Both phrases are comparable, but the first one is more commonly used and appropriate when referring to a specific doctor.

Last updated: March 08, 2024 • 840 views

I went to thedoctor.

This phrase is incorrect. It is missing a space between "the" and "doctor."

The correct phrase should be "I went to the doctor." Use the definite article "the" before "doctor" when referring to a specific doctor.

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Jul 13, 2005 ... ... fliped out i went to thedoctor my hand was big like a pumkin he said that the cat had to be destroyed because the cat had distemper i felt sorry ...

Alternatives:

I went to the doctor's office.
I went to see the doctor.
I went to my doctor.
I went to the hospital to see the doctor.
I went to the doctor for a check-up.

I went to a doctor.

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to seeing any doctor in general.

Use the indefinite article "a" before "doctor" when referring to any doctor in general, without specifying a particular one.

Examples:

I went to a doctor for a check-up.
She went to a doctor for a second opinion.
He went to a doctor to get a prescription.
They went to a doctor to discuss their symptoms.
We went to a doctor to get a referral.

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Last updated: October 27, 2024

May 31, 2017 ... Usually, it's "I went to a doctor" or "I visited a doctor". – SovereignSun. Commented May 31, 2017 at 13:35. 4. I would say it's short for "the ...
Jan 5, 2015 ... and I went to a doctor this morning. ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
Mar 9, 2022 ... My family told me I looked really pale. Finally, I went to a doctor.” Unexplained and unexpected weight loss. “Most people get a bit heavier ...
Jan 28, 2021 ... I went to a doctor's appointment and was supposed to go to work for half of the day afterwards but I didn't, now my boss is asking why, what ...
Jul 11, 2019 ... Finally I chose to stop and I went to a doctor that prescribes Suboxone. For the first 3 years I had insurance, although the doctor only ...
Nov 17, 2021 ... I went to a doctor for trigger point injections. He marked the spots and proceeded. However he did a facet joint.
May 16, 2024 ... I went to a doctor that took my coverage... they did all my lab work at a place that does NOT cover me. Now I owe $2000! Plan Benefits. I ...
Feb 24, 2016 ... ... I Went to a doctor and asked: Who Is Jesus? He replied: Jesus is the greatest physician. I Went to a hunter and asked: Who is Jesus? He ...
May 13, 2019 ... “I went to a doctor complaining about being in pain all the time. He laughed at me and told me that I was just getting older and that if I ...

Alternatives:

I went to see a doctor.
I went to a medical professional.
I went to a healthcare provider.
I went to a specialist.
I went to a physician.

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I went to thedoctor. vs I went to a doctor.