What is the definition of the word 'go'?

go

noun, verb, adjective

How to pronounce go?

/ɡoʊ/

What is the definition of go?

verbfollow a certain course

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how did your interview go?

verbhave a particular form

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as the saying goes...

verbmove away from a place into another direction

verbperform as expected when applied

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The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged in

verbchange location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

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How fast does your new car go?

verbbe in the right place or situation

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Let's put health care where it belongs--under the control of the government
Where do these books go?

nouna usually brief attempt

nouna board game for two players who place counters on a grid; the object is to surround and so capture the opponent's counters

verbpass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

verbmake a certain noise or sound

verblead, extend, or afford access

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This door goes to the basement

nounstreet names for methylenedioxymethamphetamine

verbcontinue to live and avoid dying

verbbegin or set in motion

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Ready, set, go!

verbstop operating or functioning

verbto be spent or finished

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The money had gone after a few days

nouna time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

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it's my go

verbblend or harmonize

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This sofa won't go with the chairs

verbgo through in search of something; search through someone's belongings in an unauthorized way

verbenter or assume a certain state or condition

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Get going!

verbhave a turn; make one's move in a game

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Can I go now?

verbgive support (to) or make a choice (of) one out of a group or number

verbstretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point

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His knowledge doesn't go very far

verbfollow a procedure or take a course

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We should go farther in this matter
go about the world in a certain manner
Messages must go through diplomatic channels

verbbe the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desired

verbprogress by being changed

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The speech has to go through several more drafts

verbbe abolished or discarded

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These ugly billboards have to go!
These luxuries all had to go under the Khmer Rouge

verbbe or continue to be in a certain condition

verbbe ranked or compare

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This violinist is as good as Juilliard-trained violinists go

verbbe spent

adjectivefunctioning correctly and ready for action

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all systems are go

pass, fare, or elapse; of a certain state of affairs or action

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How is it going?
The day went well until I got your call