Overwent is a rare word with an irregular spelling pattern. The word is pronounced as /ˌəʊvəˈwɛnt/ and is a past tense form of the verb ‘overgo’. It is used to describe the act of going beyond or over something. The unique spelling of this word is a combination of the prefix ‘over’ and the past tense ending ‘-went’. It is important to note that despite its irregular spelling, overwent can be easily understood by native English speakers, given its distinct pronunciation.