Go

/ɡəʊ/ · verb

Meaning

To move, either physically or in an abstract sense:.

Definitions by Sense

1. To move, either physically or in an abstract sense:
2. (intransitive, chiefly of a machine) To work or function (properly); to move or perform (as required).
3. (intransitive) To start; to begin (an action or process).
4. (intransitive) To take a turn, especially in a game.
5. (intransitive) To attend.
6. To proceed:
7. (intransitive) To extend along.
8. (intransitive) To extend (from one point in time or space to another).

Example Sentences

The engine just won't go anymore.

Don't put your hand inside while the motor's going!

'Although the lemon is now black and shrivelled the motor is still going strong. If I can make my small motor run for month after month on a single lemon, just imagine how much "juice" there must be in a whole sackful', Mr Ashill said.

[…] though his publisher swears black and blue that Kelder is still going strong and still remains an intensely private person.

You've got thirty seconds to solve the anagram, starting now. Go!

Be listening for my voice. Go when you hear my voice say go.

At leaſt, I'm ſure I can fiſh it out of her. She's the very Sluce to her Lady's Secrets;—'Tis but ſetting her Mill agoing, and I can drein her of 'em all.

It’s your turn; go.

Synonyms for go

Antonyms for go

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Word Forms

• goes
• going
• went
• yode
• goed
• gone
• no-table-tags
• glossary
• go
• goest
• wentest
• goeth
• -
• goand
• gan
• Go

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