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  • past tense form of go.
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went

[went] / wɛnt /










VERB
proceed
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG


Example Sentences

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In Mexico, where microfinance lenders have come under fire for charging effective annual interest rates above 400%, a popular lender, Consejo de Asistencia al Microemprendedor, went into liquidation last year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Jamie Corrie, who has lived on the same east Belfast street for more than a decade, said his house went up in flames.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“The very first year you’re supposed to water regularly, and I did not hand-water enough, so everything basically died. The water bill went down dramatically, though.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Despite pleas from authorities not to share the video, it went viral on social media.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

His suit jackets had four huge inside pockets, each fitted with hooks for a dozen watches, so that wherever he went the hum of hundreds of little wheels went gaily with him.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom



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