I’m from the USA vs I’m from USA

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. The phrase 'I'm from the USA' is the more common and natural way to express that you are from the United States. On the other hand, 'I'm from USA' is less common and might sound a bit awkward to native English speakers.

Last updated: April 06, 2024 • 2378 views

I’m from the USA

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that the speaker is from the United States.

This phrase is the correct way to express that you are from the United States. 'USA' is an acronym for the United States of America, and it is used with the definite article 'the' before it.

Examples:

I'm from the USA, but I live in Canada now.
She's from the USA and speaks fluent English.
Where are you from? - I'm from the USA.
He's proud to be from the USA.
They are visiting from the USA.

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I’m from the USA
Tora: I'm longing to go to the USA.
It's invaluable because it shows the USA crochet stitches (I'm in the UK).
I'm going to the USA to see them shoot talkies.
And I'm not the only one because there is a Jedi sect in the USA.
Players from the USA are not accepted.
This webpage lists special events in the USA.
The USA release featured a different cover.
In 2004, Diageo PLC began distribution in the USA.
It was made in the USA.
AMERICA/MEXICO - The Honduran march to the USA continues.
In the USA demand significantly exceeds domestic supply.
It has just been authorised for use in the USA.
The USA is unilaterally prioritising military security policy.
The USA remains of great importance.
The Nash tours throughout Europe and the USA.
The USA is losing manufacturing and engineering.
Travellers from the USA will require a voltage converter.
The USA has incorporated into its programme of protection against terrorist threats a system of inspection entailing 100 % scanning of containers for export to the USA.
EU fur exports to the USA are currently twice as much as imports from the USA.
I'm pleased to say that in the last 10 years, support for the Death Penalty has declined in the USA.

Alternatives:

I'm from the United States
I'm from America
I'm from the US
I'm from the States
I'm American

I’m from USA

This phrase is technically correct but less common in English. It may sound a bit awkward to native speakers.

While 'I'm from USA' is grammatically correct, it is less common in English usage. It is more natural to include the definite article 'the' before 'USA' when referring to the United States of America.

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ANDY REMENTER (USA, 1981. Lives and works in Philadephia) is an award winning Graphic Artist from USA.
From USA." Jim Hawkins (USA) "It has been great. The services are reliable and very friendly to use.
So there's definite interest from USA Network to do a pilot.
Enrichment of Experience through Visiting Professors from USA, CANADA, UK, etc.
Customers from USA, South America and Japan are missing.
Go back, or head over to International boat transportation services from USA overseas to choose a new direction.
When departing from USA, the fees quoted are collected in USD.
Following the Baton Rouge police officer shootings on July 17, the series was pulled from USA's summer schedule entirely.
Shareware software directly downloadable from USA.
Netscape navigator: for updating your web browser, shareware directly downloadable from USA.
Diaphragms and all sealing parts imported from USA
Therefore, and given that only one producer from USA expressed its willingness to cooperate, USA was provisionally selected as an appropriate analogue country.
One country fellow from USA claimed, that he will pay for the airship.
And I have to take this... it's a reporter from USA Today, the newspaper for people who can't read.
Compared with Genisys EVO from USA, Multi-Diag Truck is much better on Mercedes Benz, MAN, DEUTZ, VOLVO, SCANIA, those vehicles diagnose.
Edna Gundersen from USA Today observed that on The Fame Monster, Gaga's icy aloofness and seeming aversion to a genuine human connection leave a disturbing void.
The first miyadera was founded by a monk from Daian-ji called Gyōkyō who invited Hachiman from Usa to Iwashimizu Hachiman-gū.
On Friday the 12th of November 2010 we received the pleasant visit of Alan Manley with his friends David and Kathryn from USA.
McCormick & Company Inc, hailed from USA, is the world's biggest spice refiner.
Shipping From USA Warehouse, 2 days arrival.

Alternatives:

I'm from the USA
I'm from the United States
I'm from America
I'm from the US
I'm from the States

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