visit
The word “visit” is used for trips, vacations, short stays, and going to stores. A visit should be temporary.
- We visited Germany last year. (verb)
- Visiting different countries around the world is exciting. (gerund)
- The girls enjoyed their visit. (noun)
The word “visit” can be used as a verb or as a noun.
Our visit to Egypt was very memorable.
a. using "visit" as a verb
visit / visited / visited / visiting
- Isabel is visiting her grandmother in Spain.
- Bill wants to visit his friends in Wyoming.
- We should try to visit India someday.
- Is there any place that you would like to visit.
- You need a passport to visit other countries.
- I’m going to visit the doctor this week. (Use the verb “visit” when going to a doctor or a dentist.)
- It’s a good idea to visit the dentist at least every six months.
- A visit to the doctor may help you feel better.
- Children enjoy visiting the zoo.
- There are many fun places for kids and adults to visit during the summer.
b. using "visit" as a noun
- We paid a visit to some friends down the street. (The verb “pay” is often used with the noun “visit.”)
- They had a nice visit. (have a visit)
- I promise to make a visit in the summer. (make a visit)
- That was a short visit.
- A visit to a zoo or a museum is a good way to develop a child’s interests.
- Our visit was a little too long.
- Her visit to the doctor was long overdue.
- We enjoyed our visit to Paris.
- It was a three-week visit.
- We are already planning our next visit.
visit = trip for recreation
c. A "visitor" is a person who visits.
- You have a visitor.
- It looks like our neighbors have some visitors.
- When you arrive at some commercial buildings, there’s a special entrance set aside for visitors.
- We’ve had many visitors to our bird feeder lately. (visitors = birds)
- Visitors at some buildings are required to sign in.
- She has a visitor.
- People who are in the hospital may receive visitors.