Visited or Visitted
Which Spelling is Correct?
Confused between "visited" and "visitted"? Learn the correct spelling, meaning, and how to use it properly in your writing.
Incorrect: Visitted
"Visitted" is a misspelling. The correct spelling is "visited" with one "t".
Correct: Visited
"Visited" is the correct spelling. It is the past tense of "visit", meaning to have gone to see and spend time with someone or at a place.
Definitions
Visited (verb):
Past tense of "visit"; went to see and spend time with someone or at a place.
Examples:
- • We visited the museum yesterday.
- • She visited her friend in the hospital.
- • He visited Paris last summer.
Visitted (verb):
"Visitted" is a misspelling of "visited" and is not a valid English word.
Examples:
- • "Visitted" is not used in standard English.
- • Always use visited when referring to having gone to see someone or someplace.
Synonyms
Visited:
- • Called on
- • Dropped by
- • Stopped in
- • Attended
- • Checked in
Visitted:
- • (No valid synonyms; not a standard English word)
Notes
Notes:
- • Visited is spelled with one "t".
- • It is the past tense of the verb "visit".
- • "Visitted" is never correct in any context.
- • The word comes from Latin "visitare" meaning "to go to see".
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is "visitted" ever correct?
A: No, "visitted" is never correct. The proper spelling is always "visited".
Q: How do I remember the correct spelling?
A: Remember "visited" has only one "t".
Q: What does "visited" mean?
A: It means went to see and spend time with someone or at a place.
Q: Can I use "visited" in formal writing?
A: Yes, "visited" is appropriate in both formal and informal writing contexts.
Q: Why do people misspell "visited"?
A: The misspelling "visitted" often happens by doubling the "t" unnecessarily.
Summary
Remember: Visited is the correct spelling, meaning went to see and spend time with someone or at a place. The misspelling "visitted" is never correct. Always use "visited" when referring to this action.