underwent
[ uhn-der-went ]
/ ˌʌn dərˈwɛnt /
verb
simple past tense of undergo.
Words nearby underwent
underwaist,
underwater,
underway,
underwear,
underweight,
underwent,
underwhelm,
underwhelming,
underwing,
underwire,
underwithhold
Definition for underwent (2 of 2)
undergo
[ uhn-der-goh ]
/ ˌʌn dərˈgoʊ /
verb (used with object), un·der·went, un·der·gone, un·der·go·ing.
to be subjected to; experience; pass through: to undergo surgery.
to endure; sustain; suffer: to undergo sustained deprivation.
OTHER WORDS FROM undergo
un·der·go·er, nounExample sentences from the Web for underwent
British Dictionary definitions for underwent (1 of 2)
British Dictionary definitions for underwent (2 of 2)
undergo
/ (ˌʌndəˈɡəʊ) /
verb -goes, -going, -went or -gone
(tr)
to experience, endure, or sustain
to undergo a dramatic change of feelings
Derived forms of undergo
undergoer, nounWord Origin for undergo
Old English: earlier meanings were more closely linked with the senses of
under and
go