went into

VERB

take an interest in; participate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

begin develop engage in enter take up

WEAK

be absorbed in get involved with take on take upon oneself undertake

Antonyms

STRONGEST

complete conclude end finish stop

WEAK

ignore

VERB

investigate

Synonyms

WEAK

analyze consider delve into dig dig into discuss examine explore inquire look into probe prospect pursue review scrutinize sift study

Antonyms

WEAK

ignore

Example Sentences

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“So when I went into it, I didn’t really expect very much.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Ashley adds it's a great example that someone as high-profile as Holland can have dyslexia and a successful career, but she wishes he went into "more depth" about his experiences.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Newsom defended the price-gouging protections shortly after they went into effect.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

The record gains for Victoria’s Secret’s stock on Tuesday arrived on the same day as the company’s ticker change to “VSXY” from “VSCO” went into effect.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Sometimes she went into the hall to her locker and was gone in the lavatory for a while, then came back.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott