it was last year that we went there. vs it was last year when we went there.

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They are interchangeable and convey the same meaning. The choice between 'that' and 'when' in this context is a matter of personal preference.

Last updated: March 25, 2024

it was last year that we went there.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate the time frame when an action took place. 'That' is used as a relative pronoun to introduce a defining clause.

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He and snart worked a job last year that went bad.
It was last year during the transit strike.
It was last year, around Thanksgiving.
...it isn't even worth what it was last year.
No, it was last year.
It was last year in September.
It was last year's picture.
And it was put there by our orthopedic surgeon... it was last year.
It was last year, Martin's birthday.
I just hope the half-time entertainment's better than it was last year.
So... It was last year, I think.
It is great improvement as compared with what it was last year.
It was last year when she held us captive.
And, apparently, now that we're not touring, It isn't even worth what it was last year.
Actually, I just went last year.
Last year I went to Belgium.
Last year I went to Shanghai.
- 'Cause I went last year.
The Council fought against this tooth and nail and it was impossible to reason with it on this point, just as it was last year.
We need to develop emissions trading, but we must of course ensure that the allowance is not as ambitious as it was last year.

Alternatives:

it was last year when we went there.

it was last year when we went there.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate the time frame when an action took place. 'When' is used as a relative pronoun to introduce a defining clause.

Show examples from the web [+]

It was last year when she held us captive.
It was last year during the transit strike.
It was last year, around Thanksgiving.
...it isn't even worth what it was last year.
No, it was last year.
It was last year in September.
It was last year's picture.
And it was put there by our orthopedic surgeon... it was last year.
It was last year, Martin's birthday.
I just hope the half-time entertainment's better than it was last year.
So... It was last year, I think.
It is great improvement as compared with what it was last year.
And, apparently, now that we're not touring, It isn't even worth what it was last year.
Actually, I just went last year.
Last year I went to Belgium.
Last year I went to Shanghai.
- 'Cause I went last year.
He and snart worked a job last year that went bad.
The Council fought against this tooth and nail and it was impossible to reason with it on this point, just as it was last year.
We need to develop emissions trading, but we must of course ensure that the allowance is not as ambitious as it was last year.

Alternatives:

it was last year that we went there.

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it was last year that we went there. vs it was last year when we went there.