What does “go” mean?
- 1
verbto move or travel from one place to another
We’re going to the beach tomorrow.
- 2
verbto become, especially something bad
The milk went sour.
- 3
verbto happen or progress in a particular way
How did your exam go?
Go at a glance
- Part of speech
- verb
- CEFR level
- A1 (beginner)
- Pronunciation
- /ɡoʊ/ · GOH
- Forms
- went, gone, goes
How to use “go” correctly
Say “go home” (no “to”), but “go to school”. “Gone” means someone is still away; “been” means they went and came back.
Common phrases with “go”
- go home
- go shopping
- go out
- be going to
Synonyms, opposites and related words
“go” is on these word lists
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- stay verbA1to remain in a place and not leave
- enter verbA2to come or go into a place
- return verbA2to come or go back to a place
- up adverbA1toward a higher place or position
- forward adverbA2toward the front or the direction you are facing