went

verb

Definition of wentnext
past tense of go
1
as in proceeded
to move forward along a course everything is going according to our plans

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2
as in moved
to leave a place often for another will go on vacation at the end of the year decided it would be better to go before she got any angrier

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3
as in sufficed
to be fitting or proper at Mardi Gras, just about anything goes

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4
as in corresponded
to be in agreement on every point your account of how the fire started doesn't go with what she said

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5
as in led
to be positioned along a certain course or in a certain direction the highway goes right along the river

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6
as in became
to eventually have as a state or quality she goes crazy on the dance floor when they start playing 1980s pop the room went dark

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as in collapsed
to fall down or in as a result of physical pressure watched the building go after the demolition crew detonated the charges

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8
as in belonged
to have or be in a usual or proper place these plates go in this cabinet

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as in faded
to lose bodily strength or vigor when you get old, your eyesight starts to go

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10
as in followed
to make one's way through, across, or over I went the length of the street before finding an empty parking space

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as in ranged
to occur within a continuous range of variation selling prices for houses in that neighborhood generally go between one and two million

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12
as in put
to risk (something) on the outcome of an uncertain event to play in this game of poker, you have to be willing to go at least five dollars per round

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as in planned
chiefly Southern & Midland to have in mind as a purpose or goal I didn't go to fire the gun—it just went off

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as in stopped
to come to an end we were having so much fun that the evening just came and went

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as in afforded
to have enough money for I think I can go for the new car after all

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as in took
to put up with (something painful or difficult) I can't go the smell of that rotting food for one more minute

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as in died
to stop living her grandmother went peacefully last night

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as in succeeded
to turn out as planned or desired we tried very hard to get the food cooperative to go, but it never really worked out

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Recent Examples of went The Indiana Hoosiers haven’t lost a game since 2024, and the team went 11-2. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026 Sykes went 7-of-12 from the field, including two 3-pointers, off the bench. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Oct. 2026 Caporaso went 4-of-14 against Reeves and 7-foot, 255-pound Paul Mbiya for stretches. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026 The gunman went directly into the classroom just left of the entrance and fired as many as 15 rounds, according to Krantz. — Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026 On the last possession, Bryson Luter went 69 yards for the final touchdown. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026 Moya went from doubting her ability to handle full-time work to thriving on it. — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026 In the process, American comedy went from being a writer’s medium, conceptual and self-aware, to a more tonal form that rewarded actors’ screen presence and sense of timing. — Dan Brooks, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026 Florida went just 1 for 23 on the man advantage during the road trip. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for went
  1. proceeded
  2. moved
  3. sufficed
  4. corresponded
  5. led
  6. became
  7. collapsed
  8. belonged
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  • In 2012, Brand took Australian journalist Liz Hayes’ head into his hands during an interview and proceeded to kiss her face and place his hands on her body.
    — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
  • After cleaning the pizza slicer, an employee proceeded to return it to the pizza cutting table without sanitizing.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of proceeded
Verb
  • The new walkers moved even more slowly to emphasize their enormous weight.
    — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The alleged rivalry between Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle was seemingly dying down—but then Meghan and Prince Harry moved back to the UK.
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of moved
Verb
  • Still, this particular ban didn’t need to go in the Constitution – a simple law would have sufficed or, better yet, allowing the CPW board to determine if these traps were too inhumane to allow.
    — The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2026
  • For players 20 and older, a full season in the AHL sufficed to accrue a professional season.
    — Thomas Drance, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of sufficed
Verb
  • But his reputation was dealt a grievous blow by the Epstein files, which showed that Botstein corresponded closely with the late financier for years, including after Epstein’s conviction for soliciting a minor for prostitution.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 8 Oct. 2026
  • One signal indicated a general emergency, while another corresponded to unlawful interference or a hijacking situation.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of corresponded
Verb
  • Northern Gritstone led the round and was joined by Parkwalk Northern Universities Venture Fund, UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund, Wren Capital, and angel investors.
    — Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
  • That extension, coupled with Kalshi’s rehearing petitions, has led the gaming industry to believe the company lacks confidence in its case.
    — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of led
Verb
  • In 2021, Leoni launched her own label, Quira, which quickly gained critical acclaim and became a 2023 LVMH Prize finalist.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Blaze, previously more peripheral to the adventure, became essential.
    — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of became
Verb
  • Eons ago a star up to 30 times the mass of our sun collapsed and perished, forming a black hole.
    — Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • After reaching a grassy area between the lot and East Seminary Drive, Holt collapsed.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of collapsed
Verb
  • Tasks that belonged together had become separate obligations, each carrying the emotional weight of an unfinished thing.
    — Morissa Schwartz, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
  • A little Pi can now run technology that not very long ago belonged firmly in the expensive category.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of belonged

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“Went.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/went. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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