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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.
  • Aug 27, 2014 ... I went to USA on H1B (along with wife - H4) last year in Aug 2013 and I have appliled H1B extension as it got expired on Dec 2013. I returned ...
  • I went to usa on b1 b2 and i applied for r1 visa .after 9 months My r1 visa was approved but i got letter from immigration that i will have to go to ...
  • Feb 27, 2014 ... I have a multiple entry visitors visa for five years. I went to USA last year and lived there for one year with my husband (6 months entry and other ...
  • Student: @us consulate Hyderabad, my visa was approved for spring 2014 intake I went to USA and came back within a week without registering for the courses ...

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.

  • Prabhupada: So I went in U.S.A. without any sponsor. No, I... That is the... One gentleman sponsored for one month; one month only. Not even one month.
  • Aug 15, 2014 ... when I went in USA, Peru and Vietnam particularly, I was living most of the time with a local family/local friends! ...that make such a great ...
  • Dec 1, 2008 ... Antonio N. I were on The Old Fairsky and working in Dining Room, but one time, after i went in USA on the Fairsea. August 28, 2013.
  • Mar 20, 2013 ... cris220677 · 1 year ago. when I Went in USA a take a coffee in Starbuck just for tried. Well, I got diarrhea. Read moreShow less ...

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