The word 'went' is the simple past tense of the verb 'go,' which means to move or travel from one place to another. It indicates an action that has already taken place, showing that the subject has left a location or transitioned from one situation to another.
The word 'went' comes from the Old English word 'wendan,' which means "to go, to turn." Its use has evolved over time, and it is now firmly established as the past tense form of 'go.'