“Am Going To” vs. “Was Going To”: What’s the Difference?
Jun 6, 2023
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The difference between “am going to” and “was going to”
- "Am going to" refers to a future event while "was going to" refers to a past intention.
- "Am going to" expresses confidence about the future event, while "was going to" expresses a point of unfulfilled intention.
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What is the definition of “am going to” and “was going to”?
Am going to
- This refers to a future action that is planned or intended to happen.
- It is used when the speaker is certain or confident about the future event.
Was going to
- This refers to a past intention or plan that did not materialize.
- It is used when the speaker had intended to do something in the past, but was unable to for some reason.
Which is the more popular variant on the Internet?
“Was going to” is the more popular variant on the web.
Am going to
84,100,000 results on the web
Examples
- I am going to the gym after work.
- She is going to bake cupcakes for her son's birthday party.
- They are going to Hawaii for their honeymoon.
- I am going to study hard for my exam tomorrow.
More popular
Was going to
247,000,000 results on the web
Examples
- I was going to call you last night, but I fell asleep.
- She was going to attend the concert, but it got cancelled.
- They were going to buy a house, but decided to rent instead.
- I was going to attend the party last night, but I got sick.
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