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i went to USA vs i went in USA

The correct phrase is "I went to the USA." The preposition "to" indicates the destination of a trip. Using "in" would be incorrect.
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i went to USA

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate the destination of a trip to the United States. The preposition 'to' is the appropriate choice in this context.

Examples:

  • I went to the USA last summer.
  • She went to the USA for a business conference.
  • They went to the USA to visit family.
  • He went to the USA to study.
  • We went to the USA for vacation.
  • Jul 24, 2023 ... When I went to USA in 2009, I met these two amazing passionate gentlemen Pravin Lakkaraju & Sree Jo and I encouraged them to move back to ...
  • Sep 26, 2023 ... For instance, if I want to say that I went to USA and I am not planing on going back, the I would say “I have gone to the USA”. The second ...
  • Jan 6, 2013 ... Anyways Last year i went to USA embassy to apply for US tourist visa and they told me i was inadmissible and i had to wait the 10 years which is ...
  • Dec 29, 2019 ... Hello , I was wondering if you could answer me this question, approximately 2 years ago, in February 2018 I went to USA and I bought an ...
  • I went to USA while I was Pakistani citizen in 2005 on b1/b2 Visa and got married to a US citizen then I filed for the change of status and got work permit ...
  • Jun 4, 2024 ... Last year I went to USA and bought a Tmobile eSIM card that had a plan that allowed me to use unlimited data for 30 days.
  • May 8, 2023 ... Customer: I went to USA Vein Clinics with varicose veins in my legs and they did an ultrasound and recommended various procedures (see list ...
  • Oct 30, 2022 ... I went to USA Day and everyone was so nice, everyone wanted to talk. When I came here, I found my people. I'm a South guy.” You showed up 7 ...
  • Apr 24, 2018 ... I Went To USA For A PhD, But Came Back With PTSD. 0. 2. Share. Imagine this – an Indian student is in a University in the nether reaches of USA ...
  • I went to USA in 2005 and got in fine. Please anyone advice me?? I might be cancelling this trip to USA and loosing out the opportunity to see close family ...

Alternatives:

  • I traveled to the USA.
  • I visited the USA.
  • I journeyed to the USA.
  • I flew to the USA.
  • I drove to the USA.

i went in USA

This phrase is incorrect in English. The preposition 'in' is not used to indicate the destination of a trip.

  • Jul 22, 2016 ... I enjoy traveling a lot therefore when I was 17 I went in USA, California as an exchange student in Villa Park High School as a senior. I ...
  • Jan 13, 2024 ... When i returned to canada, the agent asked where i went in usa and i complied and she let me in no problem. And the next day i flew to usa ...
  • Excerpt from a room conversation with His Divine Grace in Bombay on November 7, 1970. Prabhupada: So I went in U.S.A. without any sponsor. No, I... That is the.
  • Dec 11, 2022 ... Yes it is, I went in USA with an ESTA but you still have a small talk with the border officer; the typical "stay duration and visit purpose".
  • In august 2010 I went in USA for a kind of tour through different state, attending some sand competitions. Here i was working on a double competition, in ...
  • Dec 24, 2013 ... September, when I went in USA: I really need a vacation and it was a very good one. 8. What was your biggest achievement of the year? My ...
  • Can't grad this app cuz when I went in USA is not listed. Nigel Cosmo , 04/13/2016. good Casino. As soon as i installed this app, i looked at the ratings i ...
  • In 1990 I went in USA for Diploma in Business Administration (DBA), In 1996 in Germany for Diploma in Dual System of Apprentice Ship (DDSA). In 2001 I went ...

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