1
as in proceeded
to move forward along a course
everything is going according to our plans
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in sufficed
to be fitting or proper
at Mardi Gras, just about anything goes
Synonyms & Similar Words
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
5
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
7
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
8
as in belonged
to have or be in a usual or proper place
these plates go in this cabinet
Synonyms & Similar Words
9
as in faded
to lose bodily strength or vigor
when you get old, your eyesight starts to go
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
10
as in traversed
to make one's way through, across, or over
I went the length of the street before finding an empty parking space
Synonyms & Similar Words
11
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
13
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
14
as in stopped
to come to an end
we were having so much fun that the evening just came and went
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
15
as in afforded
to have enough money for
I think I can go for the new car after all
Synonyms & Similar Words
16
as in stood
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
I can't go the smell of that rotting food for one more minute
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
17
as in died
to stop living
her grandmother went peacefully last night
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
18
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of went
In their second drive against the Broncos, the Eagles went no-huddle on a season-high seven straight plays.
—
Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
Olson went four innings, scattering five hits and allowed just one run.
—Ryan Ford, Freep.com, 6 Oct. 2025
The number went from 47 in 2023 to 30 in 2024.
—Ashley Hiruko, ProPublica, 6 Oct. 2025
After a back injury during his senior year, Honer went all in on music and left the diving behind.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Oct. 2025
The heated confrontation as caught on video, which went viral on social media.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Sep. 2025
Last year, the agency went as far as to offer monthly bonuses to employees who show up to all their scheduled shifts, CNN affiliate WUSA9 previously reported.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
The Bearcats even went a perfect 6-for-6 in the redzone, leading to 34 total points.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2025
The moment went viral across social media.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 28 Sep. 2025
Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
Olson went four innings, scattering five hits and allowed just one run.
—Ryan Ford, Freep.com, 6 Oct. 2025
The number went from 47 in 2023 to 30 in 2024.
—Ashley Hiruko, ProPublica, 6 Oct. 2025
After a back injury during his senior year, Honer went all in on music and left the diving behind.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Oct. 2025
The heated confrontation as caught on video, which went viral on social media.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Sep. 2025
Last year, the agency went as far as to offer monthly bonuses to employees who show up to all their scheduled shifts, CNN affiliate WUSA9 previously reported.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
The Bearcats even went a perfect 6-for-6 in the redzone, leading to 34 total points.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2025
The moment went viral across social media.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 28 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for went
Verb
-
However, Joe proceeded to get blackout drunk at the pool party with the other couples, went back to nap in their room, and told Madison not to come with him.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Oct. 2025
-
In the absence of the righty-hitting Ramón Laureano, lefties Ryan O’Hearn, Gavin Sheets and Jake Cronenworth proceeded to go down in order.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Four-time league MVP A’ja Wilson had 28 points and 14 rebounds as the Aces moved ahead 2-0 in the first best-of-7 finals in league history.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
-
Ahead of this school year, MPS Superintendent Brenda Cassellius moved some central office staff to classroom teaching positions to fill vacant roles.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Soon, though, Shahn began to doubt whether such pleasant, inoffensive paintings sufficed.—
Nicole Rudick,
The New York Review of Books,
2 Oct. 2025
-
Face-to-face sales are needed where online contracts once sufficed.—
Alla Adam,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
That corresponded to a 68% to 86% reduction in the probability of brain injury.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 Sep. 2025
-
This corresponded with a demographic shift for the blues, which fell out of favor with young Black audiences, who were turning to new funk and soul sounds, just as young white people were embracing it.—
Todd Longwell,
Variety,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
The commonwealth has been without an operational freestanding birthing center since the 1980s, said Mary Kathryn DeLodder, director of the Kentucky Birth Coalition — a grassroots organization that led the charge in advocating for legislation loosening regulations for the facilities.—
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
-
When his rehab finally progressed enough over the summer to return to game action, his curiosities led him to teammate Harrison Barnes.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
The incident became the 13th mass shooting in Michigan so far this year.—
Georgea Kovanis,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
-
Following physical and emotional abuse, Lafferty became an anxious child who was constantly afraid of angering adults around her.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Smith has completely collapsed.—
Michael Salfino,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
-
Last weekend, on this same stage at Forest Hills, singer-songwriter Lola Young collapsed during her set at All Things Go.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Cincinnati believed Browning belonged in the conversation of the best 32 quarterbacks in this league, but through two weeks, an offense with Chase, Higgins, Chase Brown, Mike Gesicki and more has been toothless.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
-
In March, hundreds of people were killed during a crackdown on the Alawite sect – to which Assad belonged – in the western city of Latakia, and in April, clashes broke out between pro-government armed forces and Druze militias.—
Billy Stockwell,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Went.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/went. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share