visiting
- 01 B1 Intermediate
n.the act of spending time with someone or looking at a place.
n.the gerund form acting as a noun to describe the activity or practice of making visits.
Simple“Visiting hours at the hospital are from two to four in the afternoon.”
In context“The social worker noted that regular visiting from family members significantly improved the patient's psychological well-being during recovery.”
UsageCommonly used in the phrase 'visiting hours'.
Synonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.describes someone who is working or staying at a place for a short time.
adj.an attributive adjective describing a person who holds a temporary position or is a guest at an institution.
Simple“The university invited a visiting professor to teach the history course.”
In context“The visiting team managed to secure a narrow victory despite the hostile atmosphere of the home stadium.”
UsageTypically placed before a noun to indicate a non-permanent status.