Wen

Pronunciation: /wɛn/

Definitions of wen

noun a Chinese philosopher and writer known for his works on ethics and morality

Example Sentences

A1 I asked my friend when the party was.

A2 Do you remember when we went to the beach last summer?

B1 The teacher explained to the students when the exam would take place.

B2 I can't recall when we last saw each other.

C1 The historian studied the events of 1945 and when they occurred.

C2 The detective was determined to find out when the crime had been committed.

Examples of wen in a Sentence

formal When will you arrive at the meeting?

informal Hey, when are you getting here?

slang Yo, when you gonna show up?

figurative When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.

Grammatical Forms of wen

• past tense: went
• plural: wens
• comparative: more wen
• superlative: most wen
• present tense: go
• future tense: will go
• perfect tense: have gone
• continuous tense: is going
• singular: wen
• positive degree: wen
• infinitive: to go
• gerund: going
• participle: gone

Origin and Evolution of wen

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'wen' originated from Middle English, likely derived from Old English 'wenn' meaning a swelling or tumor.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'wen' evolved to refer to a sebaceous cyst or a benign skin growth, particularly on the face.