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Went

🇬🇧 UK //wɛnt// 🇺🇸 US //wɛnt//

Meaning 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

Synonyms for Went

• traveled
• departed
• moved
• proceeded
• advanced

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.

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.