Yesterday I went to vs Yesterday I have been to

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Yesterday I went to' is used to talk about a specific action or event that happened in the past. 'Yesterday I have been to' is used to talk about a past experience that has relevance to the present.

Last updated: March 22, 2024

Yesterday I went to

This phrase is correct and commonly used to talk about a specific action or event that happened in the past.

This phrase is used to describe a past action or event that occurred on the previous day.

Examples:

Yesterday I went to the store.
Yesterday I went to the beach.
Yesterday I went to a concert.

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Mr President, yesterday I went to Rome to see the newly elected Parliament in Italy.
hold on, yesterday I went to sleep 2 a.m. and I'm here...
Yesterday I went to the Northland Mall with the girls.
Yesterday I went to the guesthouse to see Abby.
Yesterday I went to church for the first time since I come to this country.
Yesterday I went to the presidency website - it was the first day of the presidency - to see what its priorities were, and there was a sign saying that nothing would be available until 16.30 hours.
Well, yesterday I went to fetch my scarf and he was alone with her in the classroom.
Let me tell you, yesterday I went to the Prussian State Theater it was Fa ust and the name of some white-faced clown was Mephisto.

Alternatives:

Yesterday I visited
Yesterday I traveled to
Yesterday I attended

Yesterday I have been to

This phrase is correct and is used to talk about a past experience that has relevance to the present.

This phrase is used to describe a past experience that occurred on the previous day and has some connection to the present moment.

Examples:

Yesterday I have been to that new restaurant everyone is talking about.
Yesterday I have been to the museum with my friends.
Yesterday I have been to the doctor for a check-up.

Alternatives:

Yesterday I visited
Yesterday I went to
Yesterday I explored

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Yesterday I went to vs Yesterday I have been to