What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
went
Example
I went to the store to buy some groceries. [went: past tense]
Example
She went to the park to meet her friends. [went: verb]
left
Example
He left the party early because he wasn't feeling well. [left: past tense]
Example
They left the restaurant after finishing their meal. [left: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Went is more commonly used than left in everyday language. Went is a common verb that can be used in various contexts, while left is more specific and often used in the context of departure or abandonment.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between went and left?
Both went and left are neutral in formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
