Underwent Meaning in English

word · lemma: undergo

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Definition

'Underwent' is the past tense of 'undergo,' meaning to go through a process, experience, or change (often something difficult or important, such as surgery, tests, or changes).

Usage & Nuances

'Underwent' is formal and mainly used for significant processes (e.g., medical procedures, major life changes). Common collocations: 'underwent surgery,' 'underwent treatment,' 'underwent changes.' Not used for everyday experiences—use 'had' or 'went through' instead.

• Spanish: se sometió a - experimentó - pasó por
• Portuguese (BR): passou por - foi submetido(a) a - passou
• Portuguese (PT): passou por - foi submetido(a) a - passou
• Chinese (Simplified): 经历了 - 接受了
• Chinese (Traditional): 經歷了 - 接受了
• Hindi: से गुजरना पड़ा - अनुभव किया
• Arabic: خضع لـ - مرَّ بـ
• Bengali: অতিক্রম করেছিল - অভিজ্ঞ হয়েছিল
• Russian: подвергся - прошёл (через)
• Japanese: 受けた
• Vietnamese: trải qua
• Korean: 겪었다 - 받았다
• Turkish: geçirdi - yaşadı
• Urdu: سے گزرا
• Indonesian: mengalami - menjalani

Example Sentences

After he moved abroad, he underwent a lot of personal growth.

natural

The project underwent several revisions before approval.

natural

He underwent tests at the hospital.

basic

She underwent surgery last week.

basic

The building underwent repairs after the storm.

basic

Our company underwent major changes last year.

natural