Went or Whent
Which Spelling is Correct? Confused between "went" and "whent"? Learn the correct spelling, meaning, and how to use it properly in your writing.
Whent
Incorrect spelling - "Whent" is a misspelling. The correct spelling is "went" without the "h".
"Whent" is a common misspelling of "Went". Always use "Went" when referring to the correct word.
Went
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
"Went" is the correct spelling. It is the past tense of the verb "go".
Definition of Went
"Went": "Went" is the correct spelling. It is the past tense of the verb "go".
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
Synonyms for Went
- • Traveled
- • Moved
- • Proceeded
- • Journeyed
- • Walked
- • Visited
- • Attended
- • Arrived
- • Reached
- • Arrived at
Usage Examples
"Correct:" "I went to the store yesterday."
"Correct:" "She went home after the party."
"Correct:" "They went to the beach for vacation."
"Incorrect:" "I whent to the store yesterday" (should be "went")
Notes:
- • "Went" is spelled without an "h"
- • It is the past tense of the irregular verb "go"
- • The present tense is "go", past tense is "went", past participle is "gone"
- • It is one of the most commonly used irregular verbs in English
- • Often confused with "when" (a question word about time)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is "whent" ever correct?
No, "whent" is never correct. The correct spelling is always "went" without the "h".
How do you pronounce "went"?
It's pronounced as "WENT" with a short "e" sound, rhyming with "sent" and "bent".
What's the difference between "went" and "when"?
"Went" is the past tense of "go", while "when" is a question word used to ask about time or introduce time clauses.
Is "went" a regular or irregular verb?
"Went" is an irregular verb. Regular verbs would form the past tense by adding "-ed" (like "walked"), but "go" becomes "went".
Is it common to misspell "went"?
Yes, some people incorrectly add an "h" and spell it as "whent", possibly confusing it with the word "when". This is a common spelling mistake.
Summary
Went is the correct spelling. It is the past tense of the verb "go", meaning to have moved from one place to another or to have traveled. Whent is always incorrect. Remember to spell it without the "h".