Word
visited
Phoneticsvis·it·ed, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈvɪzɪtɪd/
UK/vˈɪzɪtɪd/
Definitions
01went to see a place
A1 · Beginner
v. went to see a place for a short time, like a city or a museum.
v. the past tense of 'visit', indicating a completed journey to a specific location for leisure or inspection.
“We visited the local history museum on the last day of our trip.”
“The delegation visited several industrial sites across the province to assess the impact of the new environmental regulations.”
Usage
This verb is transitive and does not take the preposition 'to'.
Pitfall
I visited to London last year.
I visited London last year.
Do not use 'to' after the verb 'visit'. It takes a direct object.
Synonyms
02went to see a person
A1 · Beginner
v. went to see someone socially, like a friend or a doctor.
v. the past tense of 'visit', used for social or professional calls made to a person.
“She visited her grandmother every Sunday afternoon for tea.”
“The social worker visited the family twice a week to ensure the children were adapting well to their new environment.”
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03having had visitors
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. describes a place that people have gone to see.
adj. describes a location or person that has received guests or callers.
“This is one of the most visited parks in the entire country.”
“The remote island remains one of the least visited regions in the archipelago due to its lack of a deep-water port.”
Usage
Often used with adverbs like 'frequently' or 'rarely'.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A1 MoversIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.2.0–3.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 1.0–1.50–23TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.120–224
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- A1 · Beginner
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