Go: meaning, definitions and examples

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go

 

[ ɡoʊ ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

movement

Move from one place to another; travel.

Synonyms

move, proceed, travel

Examples of usage

  • He was going in the opposite direction.
  • She went to the store to buy some groceries.
  • We are going on a trip next week.
Context #2 | Noun

energy

Energy, vitality, or enthusiasm.

Synonyms

energy, enthusiasm, vitality

Examples of usage

  • She has a lot of go in her, always ready for new challenges.
  • I need some coffee to give me a bit more go this morning.

Translations

Translations of the word "go" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ir

🇮🇳 जाना (jana)

🇩🇪 gehen

🇮🇩 pergi

🇺🇦 йти

🇵🇱 iść

🇯🇵 行く (iku)

🇫🇷 aller

🇪🇸 ir

🇹🇷 gitmek

🇰🇷 가다 (gada)

🇸🇦 اذهب (idhhab)

🇨🇿 jít

🇸🇰 ísť

🇨🇳 去 (qù)

🇸🇮 iti

🇮🇸 fara

🇰🇿 бару

🇬🇪 წასვლა (tsasvla)

🇦🇿 getmək

🇲🇽 ir

Word origin

The word 'go' has Old English origins, derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'gān'. It has been used in the English language for centuries to denote movement or energy. Over time, 'go' has become a versatile word, with various meanings and uses in different contexts.

See also: forego, forgo, goad, gofer, going, gone, goon, ongoing, outgoing, undergo.