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Went to the game vs Went for the game

Both phrases are correct, but they have slightly different meanings. 'Went to the game' implies physically attending the game, while 'went for the game' suggests going somewhere with the purpose of watching the game. The choice between the two depends on the context and the intended meaning.

Last updated: March 23, 2024 • 637 views

Went to the game

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate physically attending a game or event.

This phrase is used to describe the action of going to a specific location where a game is taking place.

Examples:

I went to the game with my friends last night.
She went to the game to support her favorite team.
They went to the game early to get good seats.
He went to the game alone because his friends couldn't make it.
We went to the game by taking the subway.

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I picked up Anthony from school, we went to the game.
A.J. didn't mention it to you when you went to the game?
So when she told me she didn't care if I went to the game...
Sure she went to the game?
Look, I know if I went to the game Chris would still be alive, OK?

Alternatives:

attended the game
watched the game live
showed up at the game
made it to the game
went to the match

Went for the game

This phrase is correct and can be used to indicate going somewhere with the purpose of watching a game or event.

This phrase implies that the primary reason for going somewhere is to watch a game or event.

Examples:

We went for the game but ended up enjoying the atmosphere more.
She went for the game, but the weather was so bad that it got canceled.
They went for the game and stayed until the very end.
He went for the game and bought a souvenir to remember the experience.
I went for the game, but I also met some friends there.

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The game went to double overtime.
I picked up Anthony from school, we went to the game.
Please, Jack... It's not your fault the game went extra innings.
By the end of regulation time the score was tied and the game went into sudden death.
I have a feeling which ever way the game went, we'd still be working a case somewhere.
So when she told me she didn't care if I went to the game...
Sure she went to the game?
Really? Since I was little, we went every game.
Look, I know if I went to the game Chris would still be alive, OK?
When you asked him how the game went, what did he tell you?
We checked out Brothers and then went on to Games.
Your brother's football game went into overtime.
A.J. didn't mention it to you when you went to the game?
They have been here before when Oakland went up two games to none on the Yanks in the ALDS and went nowhere after losing three straight.
Said he went to all your games.
I was with Arthur when Game Day went up.
We went to the Knicks game last night.
Our went to a hockey game.
The next night, Robin and Brad went to a hockey game.
Last year her boyfriend forgot it was Valentine's Day and went to a Rangers game with his friends.

Alternatives:

went to watch the game
headed to the game
went to see the game
went to catch the game
went to the event for the game

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