go
/gou/
Definition
Verb:
- To move from one place to another: The basic meaning of "go" is to travel or proceed to a location.
- To leave or depart: "Go" can indicate the act of leaving a place.
- To function or operate: "Go" can describe something working correctly, like a machine.
- To become or enter a state: "Go" is used to indicate a change in condition or state.
- To extend or lead: "Go" can describe something stretching to a point or providing access.
- To be spent or used up: "Go" can mean to be consumed or finished.
- To happen or proceed in a certain way: "Go" describes how an event or process unfolds.
- To be acceptable or suitable: "Go" can mean to match, fit, or be harmonious.
- To be expressed or sound a certain way: "Go" describes how words, stories, or sounds are produced.
- To make a specified sound: "Go" can be used to represent a noise.
Noun:
- A turn or attempt: "Go" can mean one's chance or try at doing something.
- Energy or vigor: Informally, "go" can mean spirited energy or drive.
- A state of being ready: In specific contexts (like space launches), "go" signifies readiness to proceed.
Adjective:
- Functioning correctly; ready: Used in specific phrases to indicate that systems are operational and action can commence.
Examples
Verb:
- I need to go to the store. (Movement to a place)
- The train goes at noon. (Departure)
- My watch doesn't go anymore. (Function/Operation)
- The milk went sour. (Change of state)
- This road goes all the way to the coast. (Extension)
- All my money went on books. (Being spent)
- How did your exam go? (Unfolding of an event)
- Does this tie go with my shirt? (Suitability)
- How does the chorus of that song go? (Expression/Sound)
- The balloon went 'pop'. (Making a sound)
Noun:
- It's your go. Roll the dice. (Turn in a game)
- She's full of go in the mornings. (Energy)
- He had a go at fixing the sink. (Attempt)
Adjective:
- The mission is a go for launch. (Ready/Approved to proceed)
Advanced Usage
"to go without": to manage despite lacking something.
- They had to go without electricity for three days.
"to go so far as to": to be willing to do something extreme.
- He went so far as to apologize publicly.
"as things go": compared to the average or norm.
- It was a good day, as days go.
"to go all out": to make a very great effort.
- They went all out for the party.
Variants and Related Words
- Goer (n): a person who attends something regularly (e.g., ).
- Going (n/adj): the act of departing or leaving; current conditions (e.g., , ).
- Gone (adj): no longer present; used up; past (e.g., , ).
Synonyms
- Verb: Move, travel, proceed, function, work, become, depart, leave.
- Noun: Turn, attempt, try, energy, vitality.
Related Phrasal Verbs
Go about: to deal with or approach a task.
- How should I go about learning a new language?
Go along with: to agree with or cooperate.
- I decided to go along with their plan.
Go back on: to fail to keep a promise.
- He never goes back on his word.
Go for: to choose or try to get.
- I think I'll go for the chocolate cake.
Go off: to explode; to stop functioning; (of food) to spoil.
- The alarm went off at six. The milk has gone off.
Go on: to continue; to happen.
- Please go on with your story. What's going on here?
Go over: to review or examine; to be received (in a particular way).
- Let's go over the details. His speech went over well.
Go through: to experience; to examine carefully.
- She went through a difficult time. Go through these papers.
Go under: to fail (e.g., a business); to sink.
- Many small companies went under during the recession.
Go with: to match or be associated with.
- Which shoes go with this dress?
Related Idioms
Go against the grain: to act contrary to one's natural inclination or prevailing opinion.
- His decision went against the grain of company policy.
Go bananas: to become very excited or angry.
- The kids will go bananas when they see the presents.
Go broke: to lose all one's money.
- The business went broke within a year.
Go Dutch: to share the cost of a meal equally.
- Shall we go Dutch on the dinner bill?
Go the extra mile: to make a special effort.
- She always goes the extra mile for her clients.
Go with the flow: to be relaxed and accept things as they happen.
- Don't worry about the schedule; just go with the flow.
Here goes nothing: said before attempting something with little expectation of success.
- I've never done this before. Well, here goes nothing!
It's no go: it's not possible or it won't work.
- We tried to start the car, but it's no go.
On the go: very busy or active.
- She's always on the go with her three jobs.
Adjective
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functioning correctly and ready for action
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all systems are go
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Noun
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a board game for two players who place counters on a grid; the object is to surround and so capture the opponent's counters
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a usually brief attempt
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he took a crack at it
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I gave it a whirl
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street names for methylenedioxymethamphetamine
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a time for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
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it's my go
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a spell of work
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Verb
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stop operating or functioning
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The engine finally went
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The car died on the road
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The bus we travelled in broke down on the way to town
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The coffee maker broke
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The engine failed on the way to town
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her eyesight went after the accident
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give support (to) or make a choice (of) one out of a group or number
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I plumped for the losing candidates
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be spent
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All my money went for food and rent
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go through in search of something; search through someone's belongings in an unauthorized way
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Who rifled through my desk drawers?
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be the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desired
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This piece won't fit into the puzzle
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lead, extend, or afford access
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This door goes to the basement
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The road runs South
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blend or harmonize
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This flavor will blend with those in your dish
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This sofa won't go with the chairs
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be sounded, played, or expressed
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How does this song go again?
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be contained in
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How many times does 18 go into 54?
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have a turn; make one's move in a game
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Can I go now?
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begin or set in motion
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I start at eight in the morning
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Ready, set, go!
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be ranked or compare
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This violinist is as good as Juilliard-trained violinists go
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be in the right place or situation
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Where do these books belong?
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Let's put health care where it belongs--under the control of the government
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Where do these books go?
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pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
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She died from cancer
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The children perished in the fire
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The patient went peacefully
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The old guy kicked the bucket at the age of 102
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pass, fare, or elapse; of a certain state of affairs or action
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How is it going?
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The day went well until I got your call
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continue to live through hardship or adversity
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We went without water and food for 3 days
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These superstitions survive in the backwaters of America
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The race car driver lived through several very serious accidents
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how long can a person last without food and water?
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progress by being changed
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The speech has to go through several more drafts
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run through your presentation before the meeting
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to be spent or finished
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The money had gone after a few days
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Gas is running low at the gas stations in the Midwest
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perform as expected when applied
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The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged in
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Does this old car still run well?
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This old radio doesn't work anymore
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make a certain noise or sound
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She went `Mmmmm'
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The gun went `bang'
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be or continue to be in a certain condition
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The children went hungry that day
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be abolished or discarded
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These ugly billboards have to go!
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These luxuries all had to go under the Khmer Rouge
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follow a certain course
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The inauguration went well
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how did your interview go?
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stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point
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Service runs all the way to Cranbury
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His knowledge doesn't go very far
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My memory extends back to my fourth year of life
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The facts extend beyond a consideration of her personal assets
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have a particular form
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the story or argument runs as follows
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as the saying goes...
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be awarded; be allotted
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The first prize goes to Mary
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Her money went on clothes
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enter or assume a certain state or condition
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He became annoyed when he heard the bad news
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It must be getting more serious
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her face went red with anger
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She went into ecstasy
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Get going!
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move away from a place into another direction
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Go away before I start to cry
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The train departs at noon
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follow a procedure or take a course
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We should go farther in this matter
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She went through a lot of trouble
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go about the world in a certain manner
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Messages must go through diplomatic channels
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change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
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How fast does your new car go?
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We travelled from Rome to Naples by bus
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The policemen went from door to door looking for the suspect
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The soldiers moved towards the city in an attempt to take it before night fell
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news travelled fast
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