I've never been in the U.S. before vs I've never been to the U.S. before

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I've never been to the U.S. before' is the more common and natural way to express that you have never visited the United States. On the other hand, 'I've never been in the U.S. before' could be used to emphasize being physically present inside the country rather than just visiting.

Last updated: March 23, 2024 • 906 views

I've never been in the U.S. before

This phrase is correct and can be used to emphasize being physically present inside the U.S.

This phrase can be used when you want to emphasize being physically present inside the United States rather than just visiting.

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You mean she claims she's never been outside the U.S.
No, I've never been out of the U.S.
This has never been about the U.S. and China.
But it's complicated by the fact... ...that we've never officially recognized the U.S.
I think I've found a way to rescue them and make sure it never comes back on the U.S.
Never get U.S. $ 5988.32 continue with small thefts.
Ibare has never been discovered in the U.S.
I've never been suspended before.
I've read the U.S. Constitution.
I've been involved with the U.S. Defense Department BioShield program.
In fact, there was a very infamous case where the Firestone family set up a string of dummy corporations to purchase Fort Knox's gold and keep it in Switzerland, never hitting U.S. shores.
I've never been a big believer in miracles, but there is one I've come to embrace.
I've worked in DC for 10 years, and I've never been treated like this.
I've lived in this town my whole life, and I feel like I've never been here before.
I've known Luke all these years, but I've never been down here.
I've never been to Reno, but technically I've lived here for 12 years.
I've lived here for ten years and I've never been to the other side of anything.
I've never been in trouble for anything I've said in my professional career because I refuse to apologize.
I mean, I've lived here my whole life and I've never been anywhere, except up to see you.
I've never been in love, but I've been married twice.

Alternatives:

I've never been to the U.S. before

I've never been to the U.S. before

This phrase is correct and is the more common way to express that you have never visited the United States.

This phrase is the more common and natural way to express that you have never visited the United States.

Show examples from the web [+]

You mean she claims she's never been outside the U.S.
No, I've never been out of the U.S.
This has never been about the U.S. and China.
But it's complicated by the fact... ...that we've never officially recognized the U.S.
I think I've found a way to rescue them and make sure it never comes back on the U.S.
Never get U.S. $ 5988.32 continue with small thefts.
Ibare has never been discovered in the U.S.
I've never been suspended before.
I've read the U.S. Constitution.
I've been involved with the U.S. Defense Department BioShield program.
In fact, there was a very infamous case where the Firestone family set up a string of dummy corporations to purchase Fort Knox's gold and keep it in Switzerland, never hitting U.S. shores.
I've never been a big believer in miracles, but there is one I've come to embrace.
I've worked in DC for 10 years, and I've never been treated like this.
I've lived in this town my whole life, and I feel like I've never been here before.
I've known Luke all these years, but I've never been down here.
I've never been to Reno, but technically I've lived here for 12 years.
I've lived here for ten years and I've never been to the other side of anything.
I've never been in trouble for anything I've said in my professional career because I refuse to apologize.
I mean, I've lived here my whole life and I've never been anywhere, except up to see you.
I've never been in love, but I've been married twice.

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I've never been in the U.S. before

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I've never been in the U.S. before vs I've never been to the U.S. before