She Has Went or She Has Gone? Which One Is Correct

Quick Answer

The correct form is "she has gone."

"Gone" is the past participle of "go." After have/has/had, always use "gone," not "went."

Explanation

The verb "go" is an irregular verb with three forms:

Base FormSimple PastPast Participle
gowentgone

Simple Past: "went"

Used alone (no helping verb)

"She went to the store."

Past Participle: "gone"

Used with have/has/had

"She has gone to the store."

Meaning difference: "She went" = past action. "She has gone" = she left and is still away.

Examples

She has gone to the gym.
She has gone home for the holidays.
My sister has gone to live abroad.
She went to the movies last night. (simple past - correct)
She has went to the doctor.
She has went shopping.

Common Mistake

Incorrect: She has went out with her friends.

Correct: She has gone out with her friends.

Practice

Choose the correct form:

"Where has she _____ (went/gone)? I can't find her anywhere."

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