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Where are you headed vs Where you headed

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Where are you headed?" is the more formal and grammatically complete version, suitable for formal conversations or writing. On the other hand, "Where you headed?" is a more casual and colloquial way of asking the same question, commonly used in informal spoken English.

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Where are you headed

This phrase is correct and commonly used in formal conversations or writing.

This phrase is the grammatically complete form of asking someone about their destination. It is suitable for formal situations or when you want to speak more formally.

Examples:

  • Excuse me, where are you headed?
  • Can you tell me where you are headed?
  • I wonder where you are headed.
  • Do you know where you are headed?
  • Where are you headed after this?

Alternatives:

  • Where are you going?
  • Where are you headed to?
  • Where are you off to?
  • Where are you headed next?
  • Where are you headed today?

Where you headed

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal spoken English.

This phrase is a more casual and colloquial way of asking someone about their destination. It is commonly used in informal conversations or when speaking casually.

Examples:

  • Hey, where you headed?
  • I'm curious, where you headed?
  • Where you headed after this?
  • Do you know where you headed?
  • Tell me where you headed.
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Alternatives:

  • Where you going?
  • Where you headed to?
  • Where you off to?
  • Where you headed next?
  • Where you headed today?

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