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Vsuresh Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

been in or to

Hi
Please tell me when I should use them.

I have been in this place before.

I have been to this place before.  
  

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'' Been in '' means you want to emphasize that you stayed in this place for a period of time (maybe long), and knew it well. '' Been to '' means you just visted this place, and didn't connect much to it. I think they aren't really different in meaning !

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  • '' Been in '' means you want to emphasize that you stayed in this place for a period of time (maybe long), and knew it well.
  • '' Been to '' means you just visted this place, and didn't connect much to it.
  • I think they aren't really different in meaning !
  • Both of them are able to let your partners know about your presence in that place.
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'' Been in '' means you want to emphasize that you stayed in this place for a period of time (maybe long), and knew it well.
'' Been to '' means you just visted this place, and didn't connect much to it.

I think they aren't really different in meaning ! Both of them are able to let your partners know about your presence in that place.
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"been to this place" can be used generally for visits to geographical locations (towns, regions, etc.) or destinations like bars, restaurants, etc.

I think I would only use "been in this place" to specifically convey a sense of being "inside" somewhere, typically a building.
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