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go

170 ENTRIES FOUND:
1 go /ˈgoʊ/ verb
goes /ˈgoʊz/ ; went /ˈwɛnt/ ; gone /ˈgɑːn/ ; going /ˈgowɪŋ/
1 go
/ˈgoʊ/
verb
goes /ˈgoʊz/ ; went /ˈwɛnt/ ; gone /ˈgɑːn/ ; going /ˈgowɪŋ/
Learner's definition of GO
[no object]
: to move or travel to a place去;去往
: to travel to and stay in a place for a particular amount of time去旅行
: to move or travel in a particular way or for a particular distance以…方式行走(或移动);行走(或移动)…距离
often used figuratively常用作比喻
[no object] : to move to or be at a place (such as an office or school) for work, study, etc.去,在(某地工作、学习等)+ to
[no object] : to do something that involves moving or traveling to a place去某处做某事often + on
often + -ing verb
see also go for 5 (below)
[no object] : to move or travel to a place for a particular purpose拜访;参加活动
◊ In informal spoken English, go and is used to emphasize a following verb. It usually expresses anger or annoyance.在非正式口语中,go and用于强调后面的动词,通常表示生气或恼怒。
◊ In U.S. English, go by itself is also sometimes used this way.在美国英语中,go本身有时也这么用。
[+ object] informal : to engage in (doing something)参与;从事
[no object]
: to leave a place离开
: to leave a job, position, etc.离职
: to lie or move along a particular route or in a particular direction(沿着特定路线或方向)延伸,前进
[no object]
[+ object]
often used figuratively常用作比喻
[no object] : to provide a way to get to a place通往;通向
[no object] : to be sent发送;传送
[no object] : to be lost, used, or spent失掉;用掉;花掉
often used with all常与all连用
[no object] : to die死亡
[no object]
of time : to pass(时间)过去
: to happen in a particular way(以某方式)发生
10 
[no object] informalused to talk or ask about how you are feeling用于谈及或问及进展状况
11 
[no object] : to be given up, thrown away, etc.被放弃;被扔掉
12 
always followed by an adverb or preposition [no object]
: to be sold卖掉
: to be willing to pay a certain price for something出价
13 
[no object] : to fail or become weak because of use, age, etc.衰退;减弱
14 
[no object] : to break because of force or pressure(因压力大而)损坏,折断
15 
[no object] : to start doing something开始做某事
see also get going at get
16 
[no object]used to describe the result of a contest, election, decision, etc.(比赛、竞选、判决等的)结果
17 
[no object] : to work in the usual or expected way工作;运行
see also keep going at 1keep
18 
[linking verb] : to become变成used to describe a change用于描述变化
used especially to describe a change that is not wanted尤指不想要的变化
[no object] : to change变动;变化
19 
[linking verb]used to describe someone's or something's condition用于描述某人或某事的状态
20 
[no object] informal : to make a particular movement做某个动作
21 
[no object]used to talk about a story, song, etc.(故事)发生情况;(曲调等的)唱,说
22 
[no object]
: to be able to fit in or through a space被容纳;被装进;通过
: to have a usual or proper place or position : belong放置
23 
[no object] : to have authority : to require you to do what is said or demanded(说话)有权威性
24 
[no object] informal : to use the toilet上厕所
see also go to the bathroom at bathroom
25 
: to make a sound发出声音
[no object]
[+ object]
26 
[+ object] informal : to say (something)used in describing what people said in a conversation用于表示对话者所说
27 
[no object] of a sports team or player : to have a specified record取得(某成绩、比分等)

anything goes

: anything is acceptable : there are no rules for behavior, dress, etc.(举止、服饰等)随意,随便

as (someone or something) goes

used to compare someone or something with someone or something else of the same kind就…来说

be going

British
: to be available有空缺的

be going to

used to talk about what will happen or could happen将要发生;可能发生
see also gonna

come and go

see 1come

easy come, easy go

see 2easy

go about

[phrasal verb]
go about (something)
: to start to do (something)开始做;着手做
: to do (something)做(某事)

go a bundle on

see 1bundle

go after

[phrasal verb]
go after (someone)
: to follow and try to stop or catch (someone)追赶;追捕
: to try to find and punish (someone)查处
go after (something or someone) : to try to get (something or someone)力求;追求

go against

[phrasal verb]
go against (something) : to not agree with (something)违反;违背
go against (someone or something)
: to oppose (someone or something)反对
: to compete against (a player or team) in a contest or game竞争;较量
go against (someone) : to not be good for (someone) : to not produce the result that is wanted by (someone)对(某人)不利

go ahead

[phrasal verb]
: to do or begin to do something做;着手做
: to do something after planning to do it or after getting permission to do it(经过计划或得到批准之后)做
see also go-ahead
: to happen or proceed发生;继续进行
: to go or travel to a place before the other person or group that is with you先行到达

go all out

: to do something with as much effort as possible全力以赴
see also all-out

go all the way

see 1way

go along

[phrasal verb]
: to continue or proceed继续;前进
: to go or travel with someone(与某人)同行,同去
often + with
: to agree to do or accept what other people want赞同;接受
usually + with
: to be part of something伴随+ with

go ape

see 3ape

go around

[phrasal verb] or chiefly British go round
always followed by an adverb or preposition : to go to different places到处走动
chiefly British : to travel to a place that is nearby去往附近某处
used to describe the way a person often dresses or behaves穿着;举止
go around or go around (a place) : to go or pass from one person to another person流传
go around or go around (something or someone) : to be long enough to pass all the way around (something or someone)绕,围(一圈)
◊ If people want something and there is enough/plenty to go around, there is enough for all of the people who want it or need it.足够分配
what goes around comes around informalused to say that if you treat other people badly you will eventually be treated badly by someone else恶有恶报;你对他人不好,也会受到他人不好的对待

go at

[phrasal verb]
go at (someone) : to attack (someone)攻击(某人)
go at it : to fight or argue打架;争吵
go at (something) : to make an effort to do or deal with (something)努力从事;致力于

go away

[phrasal verb]
: to leave a place or person离开(某地或某人)
: to leave your home for a period of time离家(一段时间)
: to stop existing or happening : to end消失;结束

go back

[phrasal verb]
: to return to a place返回
: to begin doing something again接着做+ to
◊ The phrase there's no going back means that you have done or decided something and cannot change it.一经决定,不可更改;没有回头路可走。
: to have existed for a particular amount of time or since a particular period(一定时期内或自某时期以来)存在
often + to
: to have known each other for a particular amount of time相识(一段时间)
: to think or talk about something from the past回溯;回顾
often + to
go back on (something) : to not do what is required by (something, such as a promise)违背(诺言等)

go before

[phrasal verb]
go before (someone) : to happen or exist at an earlier time than (someone)(先于某人)发生,存在
go before (someone or something) : to be considered by (someone or something) for an official decision or judgment交由…裁定

go beyond

[phrasal verb]
go beyond (something)
: to do more than (something)超过

go by

[phrasal verb]
of time : to pass(时间)过去
go by (something)
: to be guided or directed by (something, such as a rule)按照;遵循
: to form an opinion from (something)依据(某事物)做判断
go by (a name) : to be known by (a name)叫作
go by or go by (somewhere) : to go somewhere in order to visit someone去某地(拜访某人)

go down

[phrasal verb]
: to fall or crash to the ground跌倒;坠落
: to sink into the water沉没
: to drop to a lower level下跌;下降
: to become less or smaller变少;变小
: to become less bright变暗
of the sun or moon : to stop being visible in the sky : to set(太阳或月亮)落到地平线下
used to say how easy or hard it is to eat or drink something(容易或难以)喝下,咽下
used to say how easy or hard it is to accept or agree to something契合
: to lose or fail失败
of a computer, system, etc. : to stop working失灵;停止运行
: to be remembered or talked about as an important person, event, etc.(作为重要人物、事件等)被铭记
10 
British, informal : to be sent to prison入狱
11 
somewhat informal : to travel to a place (especially one that is nearby or to the south)去某地;(尤指)去附近,去南方
12 
slang : to happen发生
13 
go down on (someone) slang : to perform oral sex on (someone)(对某人)口交
14 
go down with (an illness) British : to begin to have or suffer from (an illness)患(病)

go easy, go easy on/with

see 2easy

go figure

see 2figure

go for

[phrasal verb]
go for (someone) : to attack (someone)袭击(某人)
go for (something) : to try to get (something)争取;力求
go for (something) : to accept or agree to (something, such as a plan or suggestion)接受;赞成
go for (someone or something) informal
: to like or be attracted to (someone or something)喜欢;被吸引
: to relate to or apply to (someone or something)涉及;对…适用
go for (a price) : to be sold for (a particular price)以…价格卖出
go for (a walk, a drive, etc.) : to do an activity (such as walking or driving a car) that usually involves going somewhere外出活动
◊ If you have something going for you, you have a talent, skill, etc., that helps you.有…优势

go great guns

see 1gun

go in

[phrasal verb]
of the sun or moon : to become hidden by a cloud(太阳或月亮)被云遮住
go in for (something) : to like or be interested in (something)喜欢(某事物);对(某事物)感兴趣
go in on (something) US, informal : to help pay for (something, such as a present)帮助购买
go in with (someone) : to join (someone) in a business, project, etc.加入(某人的业务、项目等)

go into

[phrasal verb]
go into (something)
: to start to be in (a different state or condition)进入(不同的)状态
see also go into effect at 1effect
: to start to move in (a different and usually bad way)转入,进入(通常不好的状态)
: to start to do (something) as a job or career开始从事(某种职业)
: to talk about (something)讨论;谈论
: to talk about the details of (something)细谈(某事)
: to try to get information about (something)调查;了解usually used as (be) gone into通常用作(be) gone into
: to be used for (something)用于
mathematicsused to say how many times a number can be multiplied to produce a larger number

go it alone

see 2alone

go off

[phrasal verb]
of a bomb : to explode爆炸
of a gun : to shoot射击
of an alarm : to begin to make a sudden loud noise(报警或闹钟)突然响起
of lights, electricity, etc. : to stop working(电灯)熄灭;(电力)中断
: to leave a place for a new place去往
: to occur or happen发生
: to happen in a particular way(以某种方式)发生
US, informal : to begin shouting at someone in an angry way(对某人)大喊大叫usually + on
go off (someone or something) British : to stop liking (someone or something)不再喜欢
chiefly Brit
go off with (someone) :to leave(a spouse,partner,etc.)for someone else与(某人)私奔
go off with (something) : to take (something that belongs to someone else) away with you : steal拿走,偷走(他人的东西)

go on

[phrasal verb]
: to continue继续: such as
: to continue on a journey继续旅行
: to continue as time passes持续;继续
: to continue doing something继续做某事
: to continue talking继续讲
: to talk too much or too long about something唠叨;喋喋不休
: to continue to be in the same situation or relationship继续保持
: to go or travel to a place before another person or group that is with you先去
: to do or say something else after you have finished doing or saying something转入(另一件事);进而讨论(另一问题)usually + to
: to happen发生
see also goings-on
of lights, electricity, etc. : to begin to work or function(灯、电等)开始运转
: to form an opinion or conclusion from something依某事判断used in the phrase to go on用于短语to go on
used in speech to urge someone to do something(用于鼓励他人)来吧
chiefly British, informal + old-fashionedused in speech to express disbelief我不信
go on at (someone) chiefly British, informal : to criticize (someone) often or repeatedly数落;反复批评
see also going on at 2going

go one better

: to achieve more : to move to a higher or better level取得更好成绩
go (someone or something) one better : to do better or more than (someone or something) : to outdo (someone or something)超过;胜过

go out

[phrasal verb]
: to leave your home for an activity出门(进行某项活动)
: to be sent from a person or place寄出;发出
: to stop being popular or fashionable不再流行;过时
: to meet someone for a romantic social activity : to go on a date with someone约会
: to have a continuing romantic relationship with someone(与某人)相爱
: to stop working停止运转
especially : to stop shining or burning(尤指)熄灭
chiefly US : to try to become a member of a team, group, etc.努力加入usually + for
of the tide : to drop to a lower level(潮)退,落
: to be broadcast on the radio, television, etc.播放
often + over

go over

[phrasal verb]
: to move or travel to a particular place or person去往;走到(…跟前)
often + to
: to change sides in a disagreement, competition, etc.转变;倒向usually + to
US : to be accepted or received in a particular way(以某方式)被接受
often + with
go over (something)
: to talk about or think about (something) carefully认真讨论;认真思考
: to look at or study (something) again in order to correct it, learn it, etc.检查;温习

go the distance

see 1distance

go there

informal
: to start to talk or think about something开始谈论;开始考虑usually used in negative statements通常用于否定句

go through

[phrasal verb]
go through (something)
: to study or look at (something) in a careful way仔细研究;仔细查看
: to look in or at (something) in order to find something : to search in or through (something)搜寻
: to experience (something)经历;经受
: to spend or use all of (something)花完;用完
: to occur throughout (something)贯穿
◊ If something (such as an idea or a song) is going through your head/mind, you are thinking about it or remembering it.考虑;记住
: to do (something)做(某事)
see also go through the motions at 1motion
◊ Something (such as a law or contract) that goes through is officially accepted and approved.正式通过;正式被批准
go through with (something) : to do (something that you have thought or talked about)执行

go to

[phrasal verb]
go to (something) : to begin to be in (a particular state, condition, or situation)进入(某状态、状况或形势)
go to (someone or something) : to be given to (someone or something)被赠予;被授予
go to (trouble or expense) chiefly US : to do something that causes you (trouble or expense)费心费力做某事

go together

[phrasal verb]
not used in progressive tenses : to be suited to or appropriate for each other相配;协调
see also go with 2 (below)
somewhat old-fashioned : to have a continuing romantic relationship相恋;相爱
see also go with 1 (below)

go to show/prove

: to help show or prove something证明;显示

go toward(s)

[phrasal verb]
go toward(s) (something)
: to help pay for (something)(钱财)用于

go under

[phrasal verb]
: to sink below the surface of the water沉没
: to fail : to not succeed失败

go up

[phrasal verb]
: to rise to a higher level上升;提高
: to become brighter变亮
: to be built被新建起来
: to travel to a place (especially one that is to the north)去某处;(尤指)去北方

go with

[phrasal verb]
go with (someone) : to have a continuing romantic relationship with (someone) : to date (someone)(与某人)相恋,约会
see also go out 4b (above), go together 2 (above)
go with (something)
: to be suitable for or appropriate with (something)与…协调;合适
see also go together 1 (above)
: to exist or occur as a necessary part of (something)相伴;共存
see also go with the territory at territory
go with (someone or something) : to choose or use (someone or something)选用;使用

go without

[phrasal verb]
go without or go without (something)
: to not have (something) : to live or continue without having (something)没有…也行

here goes (nothing)

see 1here

here/there you go (again)

informal
used to say that something is happening again or in the same way that it has happened before又来了

how goes it?

used as an informal greeting用作非正式问候语

ready, set, go

see 1ready

there go/goes

informal
used to say that something is no longer available or possible泡汤了;无法实现了

to go

: still remaining还剩下
US, of food : sold to be taken away and eaten somewhere else供外卖的
2 go /ˈgoʊ/ noun
plural goes
2 go
/ˈgoʊ/
noun
plural goes
Learner's definition of GO
[count] : an attempt to do something尝试
[singular] US, informal : permission to do something允许
◊ In informal U.S. English, if you say that something is a go, you mean that it will or can happen in the way that was planned or hoped for.(非正式美国英语)可按计划进行
◊ If you say all systems (are) go, you mean that everything is working correctly so that something can continue or proceed in the planned or expected way.一切准备就绪
[noncount] chiefly British, informal : energy that makes someone want to do many things精力;活力
see also get-up-and-go
[count] British : a turn in a game or other activity(游戏中)轮到的机会

all go

British, informal
: full of activity : very busy繁忙的

have a go at

British, informal
: to attack or criticize (someone)攻击,批评(某人)

make a go of

: to succeed in doing (something)成功地做(某事)

no go

US, informal
used to say that something will not be allowed or cannot be done不行;不可能

on the go

: very active or busy非常活跃;忙碌
chiefly British : happening or going正在进行的
IELTS BNC: 44 COCA: 35

go

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verb

went ˈwent How to pronounce go (audio) ; gone ˈgȯn How to pronounce go (audio)
 also  ˈgän
; going ˈgō-iŋ How to pronounce go (audio)
ˈgȯ(-)iŋ;
 "going to" in sense 13 is often  ˈgō-ə-nə,
 or  ˈgȯ-nə,
or
ˈgə-nə How to pronounce go (audio)
; goes ˈgōz How to pronounce go (audio)

intransitive verb

1
a
: to move on a course : proceed
go slow
went by train
compare stop
b
: to travel to a place
goes to the office every morning
went to the gas station before heading home
c
: to travel to and stay in a place for a period of time
went to Paris for a month
plan to go to their beach house for the summer
2
: to move out of or away from a place expressed or implied : leave, depart
went from school to the party
going away for vacation
3
a
: to take a certain course or follow a certain procedure
reports go through channels to the president
b
: to pass by means of a process like journeying
the message went by wire
c
: to proceed without delay and often in a thoughtless or reckless manner
used especially to intensify a complementary verb
why did you go and spoil itgo jump in a lake
d(1)
: to extend from point to point or in a certain direction
the road goes to the lake
(2)
: to give access : lead
that door goes to the cellar
4
obsolete : walk
5
: to be habitually in a certain state or condition
go bareheaded
6
a
: to become lost, consumed, or spent
our time has gone
b
: die
c
: to slip away : elapse
the evening went quickly
d
: to come to be given up or discarded
this clutter has to go
e
: to pass by sale
went for a good price
f
: to become impaired or weakened
his hearing started to go
g
: to give way especially under great force or pressure : break
the roof went
7
a
: to move along in a specified manner : fare
everything was going well
b
: to be in general or on an average
cheap, as yachts go
c
: to be or become especially as the result of a contest
the election went in her favor
d
: to turn out well : succeed
worked hard to make the party go
8
a
: to apply oneself
went to work on the problem
b
: to put or subject oneself
went to unnecessary expense
c
chiefly Southern US and Midland US : intend
I didn't go to do it
9
a
: to have recourse to another for corroboration, vindication, or decision : resort
go to court to recover damages
b
: to be guided, governed, or regulated
We were just going by what we'd been told.
The police tried to locate the culprit, but they didn't have much to go on.
: to act in agreement or cooperation
… the echo of my girlfriend's voice comes into my head, saying, "Whatever happens, just go with it." Jason Schwartzman
10
a
: to begin an action or motion
here goes
b
: to maintain or perform a certain action or motion
still going strong
c
: to function in the proper or expected manner : run
the motor won't go
11
: to be known
goes by an alias
12
a
: to act in accordance or harmony
a good rule to go by
b
: to come to be determined
dreams go by contraries
c
: to come to be applied or appropriated
all proceeds go to charity
d
: to pass by award, assignment, or lot
the prize went to a sophomore
e(1)
: to contribute to an end or result
qualities that go to make a hero
(2)
: to be of advantage
has a lot going for her
13
: to be about, intending, or expecting something
used in a progressive tense before an infinitive
is going to leave town
14
a
: extend
his knowledge fails to go very deep
b
: to come or arrive at a certain state or condition
go to sleep
" … I finally went to pieces and couldn't stop crying for two hours. … " Gwendoline Christie
see also go into sense 2 (below)
c
: to come to be : become
the tire went flat
often used to express conversion to specified values or a specified state
gone Hollywoodgo condo
d
: to undergo a change
leaves go from green to red
15
a
: to be in phrasing or expression : read
as the story goes
b
: to be capable of being sung or played
the tune goes like this
16
: to be compatible, suitable, or becoming : harmonize
the tie goes with his suit
17
a
: to be capable of passing, extending, or being contained or inserted
will these clothes go in your suitcase
b
: to have a usual or proper place or position : belong
these books go on the top shelf
18
: to have a tendency : conduce
it goes to show
19
a(1)
: to carry authority
what she said went
(2)
: to be acceptable, satisfactory, or adequate
anything goes here
b
: to hold true : be valid
the rule goes for you, too
20
: to empty the bladder or bowels

transitive verb

1
: to proceed along or according to : follow
if I were going his way
went the conventional route
2
: to travel through or along : traverse
went the length of the street
3
a
: to make a wager of : bet
go a dollar on the outcome
b
: to make an offer of : bid
willing to go $50 for the clock
4
a
: to assume the function or obligation of
promised to go bail for his friend
b
: to participate to the extent of
decided to go halves on the winnings
5
: yield, weigh
this fish goes ten pounds
6
a
: to put up with : tolerate
couldn't go the noise
b
: afford
can't go the price
c
: enjoy
I could go a soda
7
a
: to cause (a characteristic sound) to occur
the gun went bang
b
: say
used chiefly in oral narration of speech
… I started trying to write a novel. I spent about six months on it. And at a certain point I go, "You know, I don't want to finish this. …" Quentin Tarantino
8
: to engage in
don't go telling everyone
9
of a sports team or player : to have a record of
went 11–0 last season
goer noun

see also to go

go

2 of 4

noun (1)

plural goes
1
: the act or manner of going
2
: the height of fashion : rage
elegant shawls labeled … "quite the go" R. S. Surtees
3
: an often unexpected turn of affairs : occurrence
4
: the quantity used or furnished at one time
you can obtain a go of brandy for sixpence C. B. Fairbanks
5
6
a
: a turn in an activity (such as a game)
it's your go
b
: attempt, try
have a go at painting
7
: a spell of activity
finished the job at one go
8
: success
made a go of the business
9
: permission to proceed : go-ahead
gave the astronauts a go for another orbit

go

3 of 4

adjective

: functioning properly : being in good and ready condition
declared all systems go

go

4 of 4

noun (2)

often capitalized
: a game played between two players who alternately place black and white stones on a board checkered by 19 vertical lines and 19 horizontal lines in an attempt to enclose the larger area on the board
Phrases
go about
: to set about : to begin to do
go after
: to try to get : seek
go all the way
1
: to enter into complete agreement
2
: to engage in sexual intercourse
go at
1
a
: to make an attack on
b
: to make an approach to
went at the problem from different angles
2
go back on
1
: abandon
She went back on her word.
2
: betray
3
: fail
was afraid that his mind might go back on him
go begging
: to be in little demand
go by the board
1
: to be carried over a ship's side
2
: to be discarded
Budget cuts meant that some projects had to go by the board.
go easy
: to be sparing
go easy with the sugar
go easy on the kid
go fly a kite
: to stop being an annoyance or disturbance
told him to go fly a kite
go for
1
: to pass for or serve as
Silvered glass once went for mirrors.
2
: to try to secure or attain (something, such as a goal)
go for the prize
3
a
: favor, accept
cannot go for your idea
b
: to have an interest in or liking for
She went for him in a big way. Chandler Brossard
4
: attack, assail
my dog went for the intruder
go for broke
: to put forth all one's strength or resources
went for broke to qualify for the Olympics
go great guns
: to achieve great success
The movie was going great guns worldwide.
go hang
: to cease to be of interest or concern
go into
1
: to be contained in (something)
5 goes into 60 12 times
2
a
: to begin to be in (a specified state or condition)
The fugitive went into hiding.
"Scott went into a tizzy," she said. Lucinda Franks
I went into a deep funk over the nasty things I've written … P. J. O'Rourke
Her body began jerking violently, and she went into a coma. Patrick Rogers et al.
Seven months later Wall Street crashed and the economy went into freefall. Bill Bryson
b
: to begin (a specified kind of movement)
The plane went into a tailspin.
… the car hit a patch of ice and went into a skid … Ron Fimrite
3
: to enter (something) as a profession or occupation
She decided to go into law/medicine.
He went into business for himself.
4
: to subject (something) to examination or discussion
The auditors went into every aspect of the company's operations.
I'll explain later—I don't have the time to go into it right now.
She told me briefly what had happened, but didn't go into too much detail.
go it
1
: to behave in a reckless, excited, or impromptu manner
2
: to proceed in a rapid or furious manner
3
: to conduct one's affairs : act
insists on going it alone
go missing
chiefly British : to become lost : disappear
go one better go over
1
: examine
went over the test results
2
a
: repeat
b
: study, review
went over his notes before taking the test
go places
: to be on the way to success
go public
: to make a public disclosure
go steady
: to date one person exclusively and frequently
go through
1
: to subject to thorough examination, consideration, or study
went through the list of items one by one
2
: experience, undergo
had to go through quite an ordeal
3
: carry out, perform
went through his work in a daze
go to bat for
: to give active support or assistance to : defend, champion
go to bed with
: to have sexual intercourse with
go to one's head
1
: to cause one to become confused, excited, or dizzy
The wine went to his head.
2
: to cause one to become conceited or overconfident
Fame went to her head.
go to pieces
: to become shattered (as in nerves or health)
go to the mat
: to make an all-out combative effort (as in support of a position)
go to town
1
: to work or act rapidly or efficiently
They went to town on decorating the building.
2
: to be markedly successful
The team really went to town, winning 14–0.
3
: to indulge oneself excessively
He went to town on a big platter of beef and potatoes.
go with
1
: date
2
: choose sense 2
went with an iron off the tee
go without saying
: to be self-evident
go with the flow no go
: to no avail : useless
Attempts to get the computer running have been no go.
on the go
: constantly or restlessly active
a housewife and mother who's always on the go

Example Sentences

Verb He went to the window and looked out at the yard. She goes to the office every morning and comes home in the evening. I'm tired. Let's go home. She went downstairs to the kitchen. The train goes from New York to Chicago. I went with my family to Rome last year. We're going to Iowa for a week. The car was going too fast. How much farther do we have to go? She went a long way to see him. See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb, Noun (1), and Adjective

Middle English gon, from Old English gān; akin to Old High German gān to go, Greek kichanein to reach, attain

Noun (2)

Japanese

First Known Use

Verb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a

Noun (1)

1635, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1961, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1840, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of go was before the 12th century
IELTS BNC: 44 COCA: 35
go

verb¹

1happen發生ADVERBsmoothly, well進展順利;進行得很圓滿Everything went very smoothly.一切都進行得很順利。badly進展不順利
go

verb²

2pass經過ADVERBquickly, slowly過得很快/很慢The cruise went very quickly.這次乘船遊覽時間過得很快。by過去The days seemed to go by very slowly.日子似乎過得很慢。
go

verb³

3look/taste good with sth相配ADVERB | PREPOSITION ADVERBwell很搭配together相配Leeks and potatoes go well together in a soup.湯中放韭葱和土豆吃起來很對味。PREPOSITIONwith和⋯相配That tie goes well with that shirt.那件襯衫配那條領帶效果很好。
go

verb

go downADVERBbadly, well進行得不順;進展得很順利PREPOSITIONwith為⋯所接受The novel went down well with the public.這部小說獲得公眾歡迎。go onADVERBendlessly無休止地繼續PREPOSITIONabout喋喋不休He goes on endlessly about his health problems.他喋喋不休地說他的健康問題。at (especially BrE) 對⋯喋喋不休Stop going on at me about that money.不要老是喋喋不休地跟我提那筆錢的事。with繼續做⋯We'll go on with the presentations after lunch.午飯後我們繼續展示。PHRASESgo on and on無休無止地進行下去The flight just seemed to go on and on.飛行似乎永遠也不會結束。

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