WENT OVER Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

went over

verb

past tense of go over

as in succeeded

to turn out as planned or desired his sales pitch went over as expected and he saw a 200% increase in his commissions

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Recent Examples of went over But given how poorly that series capper went over, her chances of winning a third Emmy are in some jeopardy. — Joe Reid, Vulture, 8 Aug. 2026 Nolan Schanuel was then walked to set up Neto’s 411-foot homer that went over the center-field wall. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026 Nolan Schanuel was then walked to set up Neto's 411-foot homer that went over the center field wall. — CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026 Ashley had one of the highlights of camp when Schobel connected with him on a post route for a touchdown that went over 50 yards. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Aug. 2026 His drive to right field went over the Tigers bullpen and was retrieved by a fan on the lawn. — ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026 But did a clue possibly exist back on July 3, when Paul and Max Kellerman went over LeBron’s options on that infamous whiteboard? — Zach Harper, New York Times, 28 July 2026 The price of Brent Crude oil briefly went over $91 per barrel this morning before receding to $89. — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 20 July 2026 Burns was losing ground quickly on the front nine with three straight bogeys, none more damaging than a pitch to the reachable par-4 fifth hole that went over the back of the green. — Doug Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for went over

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The second attempt in March 2021 succeeded, with images showing crowds that had gathered to witness the launch.

— Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
In January 2021 the party officially became Reform UK, and two months later Farage stepped down as the party’s leader; Richard Tice, a property developer, succeeded him.

— Nick Tabor, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of succeeded

Verb

At the beginning of the year, some volunteers within Coppell ISD went door-to-door to recruit and keep students in public education.

— Lacey Beasley, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
The 22-year-old went from playing in the fourth tier of English football to getting an unexpected call from national team head coach Sarina Wiegman.

— Emily Olsen, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of went

Verb

Only Faal, currently out on loan at Port Vale of League Two, among Wrexham’s six deadline-day signings in the past three summer windows can be said not to have worked out, suggesting patience is usually rewarded at this time of year.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Kodai Senga worked out of a two-out, two-on jam in the ninth, striking out Abimelec Ortiz to record his second save.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of worked out

Verb

Ten seconds after the hallway latch clicked shut, the front door opened, and a man with a rifle walked in.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 7 Aug. 2026
As mentioned above, in scooter mode, the pedals rest on a small bit of metal that can extend from the frame or be clicked into the scooter’s body and held out of the way.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 5 Aug. 2026