Go — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Go
Go (verb)
- to move or travel in a particular way or direction or for a particular distance —often used figuratively
- to move or travel to a place especially for a particular purpose
- to travel to and stay in a place for a period of time
Go (noun)
- the act or manner of going
- the height of fashion, rage
- an often unexpected turn of affairs, occurrence
- a game played between two players who alternately place black and white stones on a board checkered by 19 vertical lines and 19 horizontal lines in an attempt to enclose the larger area on the board
Go (adjective)
- functioning properly, being in good and ready condition
Go (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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to move forward along a course
"everything is going according to our plans"
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to leave a place often for another
"will go on vacation at the end of the year"
"decided it would be better to go before she got any angrier"
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to be fitting or proper
"at Mardi Gras, just about anything goes"
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to be in agreement on every point
"your account of how the fire started doesn't go with what she said"
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to be positioned along a certain course or in a certain direction
"the highway goes right along the river"
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to eventually have as a state or quality
"she goes crazy on the dance floor when they start playing 1980s pop"
"the room went dark"
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to fall down or in as a result of physical pressure
"watched the building go after the demolition crew detonated the charges"
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to have or be in a usual or proper place
"these plates go in this cabinet"
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to lose bodily strength or vigor
"when you get old, your eyesight starts to go"
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to make one's way through, across, or over
"I went the length of the street before finding an empty parking space"
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to occur within a continuous range of variation
"selling prices for houses in that neighborhood generally go between one and two million"
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to risk (something) on the outcome of an uncertain event
"to play in this game of poker, you have to be willing to go at least five dollars per round"
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to have in mind as a purpose or goal
"I didn't go to fire the gun—it just went off"
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to come to an end
"we were having so much fun that the evening just came and went"
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to have enough money for
"I think I can go for the new car after all"
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to put up with (something painful or difficult)
"I can't go the smell of that rotting food for one more minute"
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to stop living
"her grandmother went peacefully last night"
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to turn out as planned or desired
"we tried very hard to get the food cooperative to go, but it never really worked out"
Go (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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being in a state of fitness for some experience or action
"all systems are go"
Go (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time
"snowboarding is all the go"
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active strength of body or mind
"a healthy six-year-old full of go"
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an effort to do or accomplish something
"it took several goes to get the car started"
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readiness to engage in daring or difficult activity
"a young executive with the go to make this company grow"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Go
The most common words with a similar meaning to Go:
Antonyms & Opposite Words for Go
Words with the opposite meaning of Go:
Near Antonyms of Go
Word Forms of Go
Inflections: went, gone, going, goes
Derived words: goer (noun)
Origin & Etymology of Go
Middle English gon, from Old English gān; akin to Old High German gān to go, Greek kichanein to reach, attain
First known use: before 12th centuryi
Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Go
- CEFR level: A1 English Vocabulary — Page 8
- Topics: Common Actions / Verbs
Words & Phrases Containing Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Go
What does "Go" mean?
"Go" means to move or travel in a particular way or direction or for a particular distance —often used figuratively. As an a verb, a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: to move or travel in a particular way or direction or for a particular distance —often used figuratively. It has 23 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Go"?
Other words for "Go" include advance, come, come along, do, fare, forge, get along and get on. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Go" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Go"?
There are 555 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Go". Common alternatives include advance, come, come along, do, fare, forge, get along, get on, go along and go off.
What is a slang word for "Go"?
Slang words for "Go" include book, croak, kick in, kick off and bugger off.
What is the opposite of "Go"?
Antonyms of "Go" include remain, stand, stay, stop, arrive, come, show up and turn up. Near antonyms include arrest, balk, block and check.
How do you use "Go" in a sentence?
Examples of "Go" in a sentence: "everything is going according to our plans"; "will go on vacation at the end of the year"; "decided it would be better to go before she got any angrier".
Is "Go" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Go" can be used as a verb, a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.
Is "Go" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?
As an A1-level word, "Go" is typical of Cambridge A1 Movers (Young Learners), TOEIC Listening & Reading 120+.