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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