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Meaning of the word go in English

What does go mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

go

US /ɡoʊ/
UK /ɡəʊ/
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Verb

1.

move from one place to another; travel

Example:
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I need to go to the store.
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Where did he go?
Synonym:
travel move depart leave proceed
2.

function or operate

Example:
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The car won't go.
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The light turned green, so we could go.
Synonym:
operate run function work perform
3.

pass into a specified state or condition

Example:
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The milk has gone bad.
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He went crazy after the accident.
Synonym:
become turn get grow fall

Noun

an attempt or turn at something

Example:
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Have a go at solving this puzzle.
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It's your go.
Synonym:
attempt try turn shot stint

Adjective

ready to start; functioning

Example:
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Are you go for the presentation?
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All systems are go for launch.
Synonym:
ready set prepared operational active

Exclamation

used to express encouragement or to urge someone to start something

Example:
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On your marks, get set, go!
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Let's go, we're going to be late!
Synonym:
start begin proceed commence on
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