Been or gone?
We often use been to, instead of gone to, when we refer to completed visits to a place: Have you ever been to Budapest?
Not: Have you ever gone to Budapest?
If the visit is not complete, we use gone.
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Joan’s just gone to the shop. She’ll be back in about ten minutes.
| Joan has not yet returned from the shop. | Joan’s just been to the shop. She bought some cakes. Would you like one?
| Joan has returned from the shop. |
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