underwent

[ uhn-der-went ]
/ ˌʌn dərˈwɛnt /

verb

simple past tense of undergo.

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.

Origin of undergo

before 1000; Middle English undergon, Old English undergān. See under-, go1

SYNONYMS FOR undergo

1 See experience.
2 bear, tolerate.

OTHER WORDS FROM undergo

un·der·go·er, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for underwent (1 of 2)

underwent
/ (ˌʌndəˈwɛnt) /

verb

the past tense of undergo

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, noun

Word Origin for undergo

Old English: earlier meanings were more closely linked with the senses of under and go