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- pronunciation:
- go
- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, transitive verb, interjection, noun
- phrases:
- be going to, go about, go after, go ahead, go along, go along with, go around, go back, go back on, go down, go in, go in on, go off, go off on (someone), go on, go out, go over, go through, go through with, go under, go up, go with, go without saying
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part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
inflections: |
goes, going, went, gone |
definition 1: |
to proceed; travel.
We're going to France in the summer.The ball went flying over the fence.- synonyms:
- advance, move, pass, proceed, travel
- antonyms:
- halt, stop
- similar words:
- course, make, progress, put, repair, ride, run, sally forth
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definition 2: |
to move off or proceed somewhere for a specified purpose or activity.
She went to get the car.They went shopping around noon.We're going to go bowling on Saturday. |
definition 3: |
to move away from a place; leave.
We'll miss you so much if you go.- synonyms:
- depart, leave
- antonyms:
- come, stay
- similar words:
- decamp, exit, flee, repair, retire, shove off, split, withdraw
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definition 4: |
to extend from one point to another.
There's a long driveway that goes from the house to the road.- synonyms:
- extend, reach, run, stretch
- similar words:
- spread
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definition 5: |
to be moving or operating properly.
There's plenty of gas, but the car won't go.- synonyms:
- function, operate, run, work
- similar words:
- act, perform, ride
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definition 6: |
to pass; elapse.
This holiday has gone so fast!- synonyms:
- elapse, pass
- antonyms:
- come
- similar words:
- creep, drag, expire, flow, fly, glide, race, ride, run, tick
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definition 7: |
to remain incomplete; be left.
There are two days to go before graduation. |
definition 8: |
to be permissible or acceptable.
In this game, anything goes. |
definition 9: |
to belong in a certain place or position.
These towels go in that drawer. |
definition 10: |
to be a good match; harmonize (usu. fol. by "with").
That tie goes well with that suit.That flowery blouse and that striped skirt really don't go.Those old-fashioned curtains don't go with the modern furniture.- synonyms:
- harmonize, match
- antonyms:
- clash
- similar words:
- accord, agree, belong, fit, jibe, pair, relate
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definition 11: |
to typically or correctly accompany (usu. fol. by "with").
Here are the mittens that go with that muffler.I can't find the top that goes with the sugar bowl. |
definition 12: |
to be used up or expended.
Money goes fast.- synonyms:
- peter out, run out
- similar words:
- die out, disappear, dissipate, dissolve, evaporate, fade away, melt away, vanish
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definition 13: |
to stop functioning; fail; die.
The engine finally went.- synonyms:
- die, fail
- similar words:
- cease, give, stop
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definition 14: |
to be accommodated; fit.
All those extra clothes won't go in that suitcase.- similar words:
- belong, fit
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definition 15: |
to circulate.
There is a rumor going in the office about those two.- synonyms:
- circulate, make the rounds, pass
- similar words:
- flow, move, run, travel
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definition 16: |
to become.
The milk has gone sour.- synonyms:
- become, get, grow
- similar words:
- turn
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definition 17: |
to be worded, written, or composed.
I've heard of the song, but I don't know how it goes.- synonyms:
- read, run
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definition 18: |
to be sold.
The house went for a good price.- synonyms:
- sell
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definition 19: |
to come to be in a certain state.
He went insane.- synonyms:
- become
- similar words:
- end up, grow, take, wax, wind up
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related words: |
advance, attend, bear, come, fit, give way, lead, list, part, pass, proceed, rent, sell, taint, visit, walk, work |
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part of speech: |
transitive verb |
definition 1: |
(informal) to wager or offer.
He went three dollars on the knife.- synonyms:
- gamble, offer, put, wager
- similar words:
- risk
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definition 2: |
to grow to or weigh.
The bull went a thousand pounds.- synonyms:
- reach
- similar words:
- amount to, become, end up, weigh, wind up
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definition 3: |
to make a specified sound.
The champagne cork went "pop."The cow goes "moo." |
definition 4: |
(informal) to say (often used to highlight the exact words that are said and often to imitate what is said in order to bring drama to the reporting).
I asked him if he was okay and he goes, "What do YOU care! You don't care about me!"- synonyms:
- say
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definition 5: |
to take responsibility for.
Fortunately, my dad is willing to go my plane fare.- synonyms:
- cover
- similar words:
- afford, furnish, guarantee, provide, sponsor, warrant
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related words: |
raise, travel |
phrase: |
go about, go after, go ahead, go along, go along with, go around, go back, go back on, go down, go in, go in on, go off, go off on (someone), go on, go out, go over, go through, go through with, go under, go up, go with, go without saying |
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part of speech: |
interjection |
definition: |
begin the race.
Get set, go! |
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part of speech: |
noun |
inflections: |
goes |
definition 1: |
the act of going.
- synonyms:
- movement, progression, succession, unfolding
- similar words:
- development, procession
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definition 2: |
an attempt.
Have a go at tennis.- synonyms:
- attempt, crack, effort, try
- similar words:
- bid, shot, whirl
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definition 3: |
energy and spirit.
I admire her enthusiasm and go.- synonyms:
- life, pep, verve, vim, zip
- similar words:
- élan, dash, energy, spirit, vitality
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related words: |
pull, trial, try, turn, vigor |
phrase: |
be going to |
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