Conjugation of "Visit" — All Forms, Examples, and Usage
To go to see someone or somewhere.
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All 12 Tenses of "Visit"
Quick reference table — every tense form of "visit" with the first-person example and a link to the grammar guide for that tense.
| Tense | Example (I) | Quick rule |
|---|---|---|
| Simple Present | I visit |
Used for habits, facts, routines, and permanent situations. Full rule → |
| Simple Past | I visitted |
Used for completed actions at a specific time in the past. Full rule → |
| Simple Future | I will visit |
Used for predictions, decisions made at the moment, and promises. Full rule → |
| Present Continuous | I am visitting |
Used for actions happening right now or temporary situations. Full rule → |
| Past Continuous | I was visitting |
Used for actions in progress at a specific moment in the past. Full rule → |
| Future Continuous | I will be visitting |
Used for actions that will be in progress at a specific future time. Full rule → |
| Present Perfect | I have visitted |
Used for past actions with present relevance, life experiences, or unfinished situations. Full rule → |
| Past Perfect | I had visitted |
Used for an action that was completed before another past action. Full rule → |
| Future Perfect | I will have visitted |
Used for an action that will be completed before a specific future time. Full rule → |
| Present Perfect Continuous | I have been visitting |
Used for actions that started in the past and continue now, with focus on duration. Full rule → |
| Past Perfect Continuous | I had been visitting |
Used for ongoing actions in the past that continued up to another past moment. Full rule → |
| Future Perfect Continuous | I will have been visitting |
Used for actions that will have been ongoing up until a specific future time. Full rule → |
Past Tense of "Visit" — Visited
The past simple of "visit" is "visited" — formed by adding "-ed". Use it for actions that were completed at a specific time in the past, such as "yesterday", "last week", or "in 2020". For the full grammar of this tense, see our simple past tense guide.
Past Participle of "Visit" — Visited
The past participle of "visit" is "visited" — the same form as the past simple, since "visit" is a regular verb. Use it after "have/has/had" for perfect tenses ("I have visited") and after "be" for passive voice ("It was visited").
Is "Visit" Regular or Irregular?
"Visit" is a regular English verb. Its past simple and past participle are both formed by adding "-ed" to give "visited". The 3rd-person singular present is "visits" and the gerund/present participle is "visiting".
Conjugation pattern: regular (add -ed)
How to Pronounce "Visit" and Its Forms
Visit: /ˈvɪzɪt/ — Stress pattern: Oo
/ˈvɪzɪt/ — stress first syllable 'VIZ-it'.
Syllable breakdown: vis · it
How to Use "Visit" — Common Grammar Patterns
Transitive verb: visit + place/person.
Example Sentences with "Visit" in Different Tenses
- Simple Present: I visit my grandmother every weekend. A1
- Simple Future: The committee will visit the site to assess conditions. B2
Common Collocations with "Visit"
- visit a friend
- visit a museum
- visit the doctor
When to Use "Visit" vs Similar Verbs
Smart synonyms — when to use each one
- call on — brief or formal social visit to someone
- see — casual encounter or meeting with person
- attend — go to an event or planned gathering
Common Mistakes with "Visit"
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Wrong: She visit often.
Correct: She visits often.
Add "s" to the verb when the subject is third-person singular (he/she/it).
Other Forms of "Visit"
- Noun: visitor
Conjugation Tables for "Visit"
Negative Forms
- Simple present: I do not visit · He does not visit
- Simple past: I did not visit · She did not visit
- Present perfect: I have not visited · He has not visited
Question Forms
- Simple present: Do you visit? · Does he visit?
- Simple past: Did you visit?
- Present perfect: Have you visited?
Passive Voice (where applicable)
- Simple present passive: It is visited
- Simple past passive: It was visited
- Present perfect passive: It has been visited
Frequently Asked Questions About "Visit"
- Is "visit" regular or irregular?
- "visit" is a regular verb. Add -ed for past simple and past participle: "visitted".
- What is the past tense of "visit"?
- The simple past of "visit" is "visitted".
- When do I use simple present vs present continuous with "visit"?
- Use simple present for habits, facts, and routines: "I visit every day." Use present continuous for actions happening right now: "I am visitting right now."