Go

Pronunciation: /ɡoʊ/

Definitions of go

noun an act of going; the time when a specified condition or state of affairs is reached

Example Sentences

A1 I like to play with my toy car on the go.

A2 She always brings snacks on the go.

B1 The go signal was given for the race to begin.

B2 The team made a strategic decision on the go.

C1 His constant need to be on the go can be exhausting for others.

C2 The CEO's go-getter attitude propelled the company to success.

verb to move from one place to another; to travel

Example Sentences

A1 I go to school every day.

A2 She goes to the gym three times a week.

B1 They are going to the beach for vacation next month.

B2 He went to the store to buy some groceries.

C1 After finishing his work, he decided to go for a run in the park.

C2 The team is planning to go on a retreat to discuss their strategy for the upcoming project.

Examples of go in a Sentence

formal I am planning to go to the conference next week.

informal I wanna go grab some food, you coming?

slang Let's go chill at the beach later.

figurative Sometimes you just have to let go of the past and move forward.

Grammatical Forms of go

• past tense: went
• plural: goes
• comparative: more
• superlative: most
• present tense: go
• future tense: will go
• perfect tense: have gone
• continuous tense: is going
• singular: goes
• positive degree: good
• infinitive: to go
• gerund: going
• participle: gone

Origin and Evolution of go

First Known Use: 1200 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'go' originated from the Old English word 'gān' which means 'to walk, depart, or travel.'

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'go' has evolved to encompass a wide range of meanings beyond just physical movement, including indicating a change in state or condition, expressing permission or encouragement, and serving as a phrasal verb particle in English grammar.