undergo — to experience or be subjected to something, typically something unpleasant or demanding
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to experience or be subjected to something, typically something unpleasant or demanding
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌʌndərˈɡoʊ/
Korean meaning: 겪다, 받다, 당하다 (보통 힘들거나 불쾌한 일을)
Korean pronunciation: 언-더-고 (강세: 고)
Example Sentences
- My phone underwent a complete transformation after I dropped it in the toilet.
- Students undergo stress during exam period.
- The old building will undergo renovation to become a trendy cafe.
undergo
VERB//ˌʌndərˈɡoʊ//
to experience or be subjected to something, typically something unpleasant or demanding
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Origin
From Old English 'undergān', combining the prefix 'under-' (beneath, below) with 'gān' (to go). The word has been used since Old English times to describe the action of going through or experiencing something.
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“My phone underwent a complete transformation after I dropped it in the toilet.”
“Students undergo stress during exam period.”
“The old building will undergo renovation to become a trendy cafe.”
“He underwent a personality change after watching too many cat videos.”
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