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She wanted to go, but I didn’t.
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Narrator
She wanted to go, but I didn’t.
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
Narrating a Story
She wanted to go to the party, but I didn't feel like it.
Expressing Contrast
She was eager to attend the conference, but I wasn't interested.
Describing a Disagreement
She wanted to take the highway, but I preferred the scenic route.
Showing a Difference in Opinion
She thought it was a good idea, but I didn't agree.
Rephrased versions
Formal
She expressed a desire to depart, however, I did not.
Casual
She wanted to leave, but I didn't.
Simpler English
She wanted to go, but I didn't want to.
Phrases to learn
wanted to go
To have a desire or intention to leave or proceed to a place.
but I didn’t
Expressing contrast or opposition to a preceding statement.