went

¹

[ went ]

verb

1. simple past tense of go ¹.
2. Nonstandard. a past participle of go ¹.

went

²

[ went ]

verb

1. Archaic. a simple past tense and past participle of wend.

went

/ wɛnt /

verb

1. the past tense of go 1

Example Sentences

On the advice of a superior she went to the police with Samuel Paty, where he filed a complaint, and contacted the local authority.

From BBC

She parked outside the property while Mr Thomas went in.

From BBC

Wendy went into overdrive, researching the best hospitals for stomach cancer treatment.

From Los Angeles Times

Harvey went on to thank her family, publisher and agents.

From Los Angeles Times

This went on for almost a year — and then the pandemic hit.

From Los Angeles Times

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