English

undergo

ˌʌndɚˈɡoʊ, ˌʌn.dɚˈɡoʊ, ˌʌndərˈɡoʊ, ˌʌndəˈɡəʊ
Meaning: to experience something (unpleasant or involving change)
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: ˌʌn.dɚˈɡoʊ, ˌʌndərˈɡoʊ, ˌʌndəˈɡəʊ

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base undergo
3rd person singular present undergoes
Present participle undergoing
Past undergoed
Will future will undergo
Going-to future going to undergo
Imperative negative don't undergo / do not undergo

Example sentences

Patients must undergo a series of tests before the surgery.
Patients must undergo a series of tests before the surgery.
The drug is currently undergoing clinical trials.
The drug is currently undergoing clinical trials.
He is undergoing treatment for lung cancer.
He is undergoing treatment for lung cancer.
The patient underwent successful heart surgery yesterday.
The patient underwent successful heart surgery yesterday.
The company is undergoing a difficult transition to a new management system.
The company is undergoing a difficult transition to a new management system.

Usage Notes

Commonly used for medical treatments, surgeries, or significant changes and processes.

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