went (A1)
verb
Pronunciation: /wɛnt/
Definition
The past tense of 'go', indicating movement or a journey completed in the past.
Examples
They **went** on vacation last summer.
He **went** to bed early because he was tired.
We **went** to the park and played frisbee.
How to Use went
- went to (prepositional phrase)
- Indicates movement towards a specific place or destination. — "They **went to** the cinema."
- went for (prepositional phrase)
- Indicates the purpose of movement, often for an activity or to get something. — "He **went for** a walk in the park."
- went with (prepositional phrase)
- Indicates accompaniment or choosing something. — "She **went with** her brother to the party."
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