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  1. www.grammarly.com › been-vs-goneBeen vs. Gone: What's the Difference? - Grammarly

    While both been and gone are past participles of the verb 'to go,' their usage differs significantly in context. Been is generally used to indicate that someone has visited a place and returned. In contrast, gone implies that the person has left for a destination and has not yet returned. The key difference lies in whether the subject's travel ...

  2. linguodan.com › en › been-or-gone-en“Been” or “Gone”: difference, rules of use - LinguoDan

    The difference between “been” and “gone” in English can seem difficult for language learners, but understanding the difference is the key to using these words correctly. “Been” indicates a completed action with a return to the starting point, while “gone” emphasizes that the action is still in progress or has just finished without returning.

  3. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › grammarPresent perfect simple : been and gone | Learn and Practise ...

    The verb go has two past participle forms: been and gone. We use been when we know that someone has returned from a place. Dad's been to the supermarket. (= He went and now he has come back.) We use gone when the person has not returned. Dad's gone to the supermarket. (= He is still at the supermarket.)

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › been-or-goneBeen or gone ? - Grammar - Cambridge Dictionary

    Been or gone ? - English Grammar Today - a reference to written and spoken English grammar and usage - Cambridge Dictionary

  5. www.usinggrammar.com › difference-been-goneUsage and difference between ‘been & gone’ in English

    Particularities when using ‘been/gone’ Besides the use as a perfect tense in the active voice (as mentioned above), ‘ gone ’ can also function as part of the passive voice. Is this the case, it indicates that something or someone is no longer there (and most likely will not come back). Compare the two example sentences: “Oh, dear! My ...

  6. englishgrammar.cafe › present-perfect › been-gone'Been' and 'Gone' Difference and Exercises -'Have been'/'Have ...

    Exercise 2. You decide to go shopping and you leave a message for your partner. You write: 'Hi, I've _____ shopping. Speak to you later!''. been. gone. because the action isn't complete. You are still shopping when your partner reads the note.

  7. linguix.com › blog › how-to-use-the-past-participlesHow to Use the Past Participles ‘Been’ and ‘Gone’ Correctly

    Apr 27, 2020 · At first sight, ‘been’ and ‘gone’ appear to be simple to distinguish. ‘Been’ is the past participle of the verb ‘to be’, and so, as such, is used in perfect tenses. Here are some examples: ‘I have been very tired recently.’. ‘My car has been stolen.’. ‘Gone’ is the past participle of the verb ‘to go’, and so is ...