Cool MateMeaning of Went
The past tense of the verb 'go', indicating movement from one place to another.
In simple words: The past tense of go.
Went in a sentence
- Yesterday, I went to the market to buy groceries.
- She went for a walk in the park last evening.
- They went to France for their vacation last summer.
- He went home after the party ended.
- We went to the beach and enjoyed the sun.
- Last year, I went hiking in the mountains.
- The children went to the zoo on Saturday.
- She went to bed early because she was tired.
- I went to the concert and had a great time!
- They went shopping before their trip.
How to use Went
Use 'went' to describe a completed action or movement in the past. It's commonly used in both spoken and written English.
Grammar pattern
go + to + place
Memory hint
Think of 'went' as a 'path taken' in the past.
Related words
Collocations with Went
- went home
- went shopping
- went out
- went to school
- went back
Opposites of Went
- came
- returned
Common mistakes with Went
- Confusing with 'gone' - 'went' is the past tense.
- Using 'wents' as a plural form, which is incorrect.
- Using 'went' with future tenses, which doesn't fit.
Went appears in
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More words like Went
- Greatest
the best or most important
- BeA1
To exist or live.
- IA1
The word used by a person to talk about themselves.
- OfA1
shows a relationship between things, often to indicate belonging or connection.
- TheA1
A word that shows a specific thing is being talked about.
- YouA1
A word used to talk about the person or people you are speaking to.
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Frequently asked questions about "Went"
What does "Went" mean?
The past tense of go.
What is the definition of "Went"?
The past tense of the verb 'go', indicating movement from one place to another.
How do you use "Went" in a sentence?
Yesterday, I went to the market to buy groceries.
Can you give another example of "Went"?
She went for a walk in the park last evening.
What are synonyms for "Went"?
Common alternatives include traveled, departed, moved, proceeded, advanced.
What is the opposite of "Went"?
Opposite meanings include came, returned.
What words go with "Went"?
It commonly pairs with went home, went shopping, went out, went to school, went back.
What are common mistakes when using "Went"?
Confusing with 'gone' - 'went' is the past tense. Using 'wents' as a plural form, which is incorrect. Using 'went' with future tenses, which doesn't fit.
How do you pronounce "Went"?
US: //wɛnt//, UK: //wɛnt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use "Went"?
Use 'went' to describe a completed action or movement in the past. It's commonly used in both spoken and written English.