Cool MateMeaning of Undergo
to experience something, especially a change or something unpleasant
In simple words: to go through something, especially a change or process
Undergo in a sentence
- to **undergo tests/trials/repairs**
- My mother **underwent** major **surgery** last year.
- Some children **undergo a** complete **transformation** when they become teenagers.
- The drug is currently undergoing trials in America.
How to use Undergo
Typically used in contexts such as medical procedures or transformations. Avoid using in overly casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
undergo + object
Memory hint
Think 'under-go', as if you are going under the surface of a process.
Related words
Collocations with Undergo
- undergo treatment
- undergo changes
- undergo a procedure
- undergo transformation
- undergo testing
Synonyms for Undergo
- experience
- go through
- face
- endure
- sustain
Common mistakes with Undergo
- Confused with 'underwent', which is the past form
- Using it without an object, e.g., 'She will undergo.' (missing 'treatment')
- Incorrectly assuming it can take a direct object without context
Undergo appears in
Undergo in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
يخضع ل
أن يمر بشيء، خاصة تغيير أو عملية
- Bengaliবাংলা
ভুগতে থাকা, সহ্য করা
কোনো কিছুর মধ্যে দিয়ে যাওয়া, বিশেষ করে কোনো পরিবর্তন বা প্রক্রিয়ার মধ্যে দিয়ে
- GermanDeutsch
durchmachen, erfahren
etwas durchmachen, besonders eine Veränderung oder einen Prozess
- SpanishEspañol
Someterse
pasar por algo, especialmente un cambio o proceso
- Persianفارسی
تجربه کردن
از چیزی عبور کردن، به ویژه یک تغییر یا فرآیند
- FrenchFrançais
Subir
passer par quelque chose, surtout un changement ou un processus
- Hindiहिन्दी
से गुजरना
किसी चीज़ से गुज़रना, खासकर कोई बदलाव या प्रक्रिया
- ItalianItaliano
Subire, Sottoporsi a
Passare attraverso qualcosa, specialmente un cambiamento o un processo
- PortuguesePortuguês
Passar por, Submeter-se a
passar por algo, especialmente uma mudança ou processo
- RussianРусский
пережить, пройти через
пройти через что-то, особенно через изменение или процесс
- Urduاردو
سے گزرنا
کسی چیز سے گزرنا، خاص طور پر تبدیلی یا عمل
- Chinese中文
经历
经历某事，特别是变化或过程
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Frequently asked questions about Undergo
What does Undergo mean?
to go through something, especially a change or process
What is the definition of Undergo?
to experience something, especially a change or something unpleasant
How do you use Undergo in a sentence?
to **undergo tests/trials/repairs**
Can you give another example of Undergo?
My mother **underwent** major **surgery** last year.
What are synonyms for Undergo?
Common alternatives include experience, go through, face, endure, sustain.
What is the opposite of Undergo?
Opposite meanings include avoid, bypass, neglect.
What words go with Undergo?
It commonly pairs with undergo treatment, undergo changes, undergo a procedure, undergo transformation, undergo testing.
What are common mistakes when using Undergo?
Confused with 'underwent', which is the past form Using it without an object, e.g., 'She will undergo.' (missing 'treatment') Incorrectly assuming it can take a direct object without context
How do you pronounce Undergo?
US: /["/ˌʌndərˈɡəʊ/","/ˌʌndərˈɡəʊz/","/ˌʌndərˈwent/","/ˌʌndərˈɡɔːn/","/ˌʌndərˈɡəʊɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˌʌndəˈɡəʊ/","/ˌʌndəˈɡəʊz/","/ˌʌndəˈwent/","/ˌʌndəˈɡɒn/","/ˌʌndəˈɡəʊɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Undergo?
Typically used in contexts such as medical procedures or transformations. Avoid using in overly casual conversations.
What CEFR level is Undergo?
"Undergo" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.