Underwent: meaning, definitions and examples
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underwent
[ ˌʌndərˈwɛnt ]
past action
Underwent is the past tense of undergo, which means to experience or endure something, typically a change or a process. It implies that the subject has faced a challenge, transformation, or significant occurrence.
Synonyms
endured, experienced, went through.
Examples of usage
- She underwent surgery last week.
- He underwent a major lifestyle change.
- The company underwent a reorganization to improve efficiency.
Translations
Translations of the word "underwent" in other languages:
🇵🇹 submeteu
- passou por
- sofreu
🇮🇳 गुज़री
- सामना किया
- व्यतीत किया
🇩🇪 durchgemacht
- erfahren
- unterzogen
🇮🇩 mengalami
- menjalani
- dilalui
🇺🇦 пережив
- піддався
- зазнав
🇵🇱 przeszedł
- doświadczył
- poddał się
🇯🇵 経験した
- 受けた
- 受ける
🇫🇷 a subi
- a traversé
- a connu
🇪🇸 sufrió
- experimentó
- pasó por
🇹🇷 geçirdi
- yaşadı
- maruz kaldı
🇰🇷 겪었다
- 받았다
- 경험했다
🇸🇦 خضع
- مر
- تعرض
🇨🇿 podstoupil
- zažil
- prošel
🇸🇰 podstúpil
- prežil
- prešiel
🇨🇳 经历了
- 接受了
- 经过
🇸🇮 doživel
- prešel
- podvržen
🇮🇸 geng í gegnum
- sneri
- bæði
🇰🇿 өтті
- бастан кешірді
- кездесті
🇬🇪 გამოიარაღა
- გადატანა
- გაუმკლავდნენ
🇦🇿 keçdi
- təcrübə etdi
- baxdı
🇲🇽 sufrió
- experimentó
- pasó por
Etymology
The word 'underwent' originates from the Middle English term 'underwenten,' which combines 'under' (meaning 'among' or 'between') and 'went,' the past tense of 'go.' Historically, the term connotes being in a position to experience or face something significant, emphasizing the act of enduring changes or challenges. Its usage has been documented since the 14th century, often relating to experiences that require resilience or acceptance. The prefix 'under-' suggests a depth of experience, as one goes beneath the surface of mere existence into a transformative journey.
Word Frequency Rank
Position #9,794 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.
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