60 Ways to Replace the Word "Went"

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As I am editing my latest writing project, I find the word "went" seems to be everywhere. Went here, went there, went to do this, went to do that....went, went, went! It is quite annoying at times. There is definitely a better way and here's a list of ways to replace the word "went". I attempted to keep the list in alphabetical order, but please forgive the occasional slip up! Feel free to add your ideas in the comment section!

- ambled
- approached
- ascended
- barreled
- bolted
- burst
- climbed
- crawled
- crept
- darted
- dashed
- dove
- escaped
- exited
- faded
- fell
- fled
- flew
- galloped
- glided
- hiked
- hurried
- hustled
- hurtled
- jogged
- jumped
- left
- marched
- meandered
- neared
- paraded
- pounced
- pushed on
- raced
- ran
- retreated
- roamed
- rolled
- rushed
- sauntered
- skated
- slid
- slithered
- soared
- sped
- sprinted
- stomped
- stormed out
- strode
- strutted
- traipsed
- traveled
- trekked
- tripped
- tumbled
- vanished
- veered
- waddled
- walked
- zoomed


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by A. Piper Burgi

Piper is the author of military lifestyle books and RV travel journals. When she isn't busy typing away on her computer, she can be found chasing after her furry children or holding on tightly to a good cup of coffee. Follow her on LinkedIn, Facebook, Goodreads and Google+.