How to sign “Went” in ASL

Everyday Basics

The BSL sign for “Went” isn't in our dictionary yet — it will be fingerspelled in BSL mode, never replaced with this ASL sign.

Step by step

  1. Point both index fingers forward.
  2. Move both hands forward together.

Practice tip

Past form of “Go” — signed with the base sign; time is shown separately, not on the verb.

Fingerspell “Went”

Letter by letter — a handy backup if you forget the sign above. This is not the sign itself.

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Text-based guide researched from established ASL references (Lifeprint, university and public-health materials) and rewritten in original words. Signer-created photos and videos are a planned future upgrade.

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