English

went

wɛnt
Meaning: past tense of 'go'
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base went
3rd person singular present wents
Present participle wenting
Past wented
Will future will went
Going-to future going to went
Imperative negative don't went / do not went

Example sentences

We went to the beach yesterday because the weather was beautiful.
We went to the beach yesterday because the weather was beautiful.
We went for a walk after breakfast.
We went for a walk after breakfast.
She went to visit her relatives over the weekend.
She went to visit her relatives over the weekend.
We went to see a musical in London.
We went to see a musical in London.
Everything went according to plan.
Everything went according to plan.

Usage Notes

The irregular simple past form of the verb 'go'. Used for actions completed in the past.

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