go
1 of 3verb/ɡoʊ/
Forms:goes,going,went,gone
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to travel or move from one location to another
A1- He went into the kitchen to prepare dinner for the family.
- They have to go to New York for a crucial meeting with clients.
- They have been to Australia twice and loved the experience.
- Are you going to Paris for the summer vacation?
- Wouldn't it be more convenient to go by bus?
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(of a device or machine) to work as expected
- This old clock doesn't go anymore; it needs to be repaired.
- The car wouldn't start, and I couldn't get it to go, no matter what I tried.
- After troubleshooting for hours, I couldn't get the printer to go as it should.
- The lawnmower is not going, and I suspect it needs a new spark plug.
- He kept working on the car's engine until he got it going smoothly.
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to leave or depart from somewhere
- We should go now if we want to catch the early train.
- They decided to go after the last song of the concert.
- The bus is about to leave; we need to go or we'll miss it.
- They promised to come back soon but had to go for now.
- I must be going now; I have an early meeting tomorrow.
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to end or stop existing
- The once-thriving industry has gone, leaving behind only remnants of its past.
- Did the feeling of unease go after you talked to him?
- The era of handwritten letters has gone, replaced by digital communication
- Has the smell of paint gone from the room after the renovation?
- Over time, some cultural traditions sadly go as societies evolve.
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(of money) to be spent or used for something
- Tracking expenses can be challenging; I don't know where the money goes every month.
- Nearly all of my salary goes on the rent, leaving little for other expenses.
- The donations received will go directly to provide food and shelter for those in need.
- The budget allocation goes to infrastructure development and maintenance.
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to have a proper or usual place
- Where should the new sculpture go in the garden?
- The dishes typically go on the bottom shelf of the kitchen cabinet.
- The artwork will go on the empty wall in the hallway.
- Books of this genre usually go in the fiction section of the library.
- The cleaning supplies goes under the sink in the utility room.
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(dummy verb) to perform an action that is specified by a noun
- The decision to increase wages will go into effect to benefit the workers.
- During the festival, people from all around town come to go dancing in the streets.
- It's time to go shopping for back-to-school supplies.
- Countries should seek peaceful resolutions before deciding to go to war.
- Her face started to go red with embarrassment.
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to produce a specific sound
- As the tire burst, it went bang, startling everyone nearby.
- The bell went, marking the end of the school day, and students rushed to pack their bags.
- When the clock struck midnight, the grandfather clock went 'ding-dong.'
- As the engine started, it went vroom, and the car sped away.
- The champagne cork went pop, marking the beginning of the celebration.
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(of a song, poem, verse, etc.) to consist of a specific content or wording
- Can you remind me how the chorus of that song goes?
- I've got the first part of the poem memorized, but I forget how the next stanza goes.
- The story goes that she's been widowed five times, but the details are unclear.
- According to family lore, the story goes that my great-grandmother saved the king's life in battle.
- The argument goes that increased education funding leads to better long-term economic outcomes.
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to start doing something
- As soon as the signal is given, we're ready to go with the presentation.
- The chef ensured all the ingredients were prepped, and now we're ready to go with cooking the meal.
- The actor finished rehearsing the lines, and the director announced, 'We're ready to go, everyone!
- The aircraft is fueled up, and the pilot says, 'All systems are ready to go.'
- Once the guests arrive, the party will get going with music and dancing.
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to use a toilet, especially to discharge waste from one's body
- After a long road trip, everyone was eager to find a place to go.
- Excuse me, I'll be right back—I have to go.
- The toddler proudly announced, 'I can go by myself!'
- He realized he had forgotten to go before leaving the house, so he hurried back inside.
- Children often announce loudly when they need to go in public places.
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to discard or remove something or someone, often because it is no longer needed or wanted
- The old couch has to go; it's taking up too much space.
- Unused items in the garage will have to go to make space for the new tools.
- The old equipment in the office will go to make room for the upgraded technology.
- Mark isn't competent enough, he'll have to go.
- These letters are the one's I'm keeping, but those can go.
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to able to be obtained or used
- There just aren't any apartments going in that neighborhood right now.
- Are there any tickets going for the concert this weekend?
- Unfortunately, there are no promotions going at the moment in the company.
- There aren't many opportunities going for freelance writers in this market.
- I inquired, but there are no positions going in the company right now.
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to travel or move in a specific manner or direction
- The train was going too slowly, causing delays for the passengers.
- She was going in the wrong direction and had to turn around.
- He's going too slow on his bike.
- The car went quickly down the street.
- The cyclist is going uphill, pedaling with determination.
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(of a sense or mental ability) to become weaker over time, often due to age or other factors
- As a musician, he's concerned that his perfect pitch is going as he gets older.
- After the accident, his sense of balance started to go, affecting his coordination.
- His mind is going, and he occasionally forgets familiar names and faces.
- As he aged, his taste buds started to go, affecting his sense of flavor.
- The doctor confirmed that her sense of smell is going due to a medical condition.
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to complement each other when combined or placed together, especially in terms of colors, styles, or elements
- The artwork and the wall color go beautifully, enhancing the room's ambiance.
- The contrasting textures of the fabric and the leather go surprisingly well.
- The patterns on the wallpaper and the carpet don't really go.
- The various elements in the garden go harmoniously, creating a serene atmosphere.
- The curtains and the wall color don't really go.
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to perform a specific movement, often with a part of the body
- During the yoga class, participants go like this with their bodies to stretch their muscles.
- She went like this with her shoulders.
- In the dance routine, they go like this with their arms to create a flowing motion.
- Can you go like this with your ears?
18
to be sold or offered for sale
- The vintage furniture is expected to go quickly at the estate sale.
- We've set a minimum price, and the car won't go for less than $10,000.
- Bidding is intense, and we hope the artwork will go to a passionate collector.
- The old books are going at a discounted rate to clear out inventory.
- The tickets for the concert are going fast; make sure to secure yours.
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(with reference to contests, elections, decisions, etc.) to result in a certain way
- After a close competition, the championship went to the underdog team.
- The vote went overwhelmingly in support of the new policy.
- Despite the efforts, the court ruling went against the defendant.
- The decision on the project funding went in favor of environmental sustainability.
- The debate went in her favor, and she emerged as the clear winner.
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to be or live in a particular state or condition
- Despite the chilly weather, he prefers to go jacketless in the spring.
- In times of crisis, communities often come together to ensure no one goes hungry.
- He enjoys the feeling of freedom that comes with going barefoot on the sandy beach.
- In the summer heat, many people go shirtless to stay cool.
- In the harsh winter, many people in the region go cold without proper heating.
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to spend a specific duration of time in a particular manner or condition
transitive- She went for a month studying wildlife in the Amazon rainforest.
- We went through the entire weekend organizing the garage.
- She went months without finding a job after graduation.
- The explorers went days without encountering any signs of civilization.
- He went the entire afternoon studying for the upcoming exam.
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to break or collapse under pressure or force
- The old bridge is in a fragile state, and experts fear it could go with the next heavy storm.
- The pressure on the dam is increasing, raising concerns that it might go if not reinforced soon.
- After the earthquake, cracks appeared in the walls, suggesting the building could go if not stabilized.
- The old dam went after days of heavy rainfall.
- The old tree by the roadside looks like it could go in the next strong wind.
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to actively involve oneself in something
transitive- Don't go spreading rumors about her personal life.
- She went sharing the exciting news with her friends.
- It's best not to go discussing sensitive matters in public.
- He went revealing details of the project before it was finalized.
- Please don't go disclosing confidential information to unauthorized individuals.
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to have a specific weight
- This suitcase goes about 20 kilograms with all my clothes.
- The watermelon goes 15 pounds; it's a hefty one!
- The backpack goes nearly 30 pounds when fully loaded with books.
- The baby elephant goes 200 kilograms at just six months old.
- The suitcase is currently going at 18 kilograms; we may need to remove some items.
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to place a bet or wager on a particular outcome
transitive- He decided to go $20 on the horse with the highest odds.
- The group decided to go $5 each on the office pool for the Super Bowl.
- She has gone $100 on this hand, confident in her poker skills.
- He suggested going $30 on the lottery ticket with the highest prize.
- They went $50 on the team winning the championship.
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to endure a challenging or unpleasant situation
transitive- The team couldn't go the pressure of the final moments in the game.
- He couldn't go the stress of the demanding job and decided to resign.
- We had to move because we couldn't go the noisy neighbors anymore.
- She can't go the constant interruptions during work hours.
- It's challenging to go the extreme temperatures in the desert.
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to be able to afford something
transitive- I can't go the price of that luxury car; it's way beyond my budget.
- The family struggled to go the cost of the medical treatment without insurance.
- Young professionals often find it challenging to go the high rent in urban areas.
- He realized he couldn't go the tuition fees for the prestigious university.
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to desire or enjoy a particular item or activity
transitive- After the hike, I could go a refreshing glass of lemonade.
- It's a hot day; I could go an ice cream cone right now.
- Feeling hungry?I could go some pizza for dinner.
- I could go a glass of champagne.
- The weather is perfect for a swim; I could go a dip in the pool.
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to participate in outdoor activities
transitive- We go running in the park every morning.
- Let's go swimming in the lake later today.
- They go cycling on the trails near their home.
- She wants to go camping next weekend.
- We went biking along the scenic trail.