To go

verb

To move or travel somewhere.

I go to school by bus every day
Visual representation of "to go" - to move or travel somewhere

Often appears as...

  • go home
  • go away
verb

To leave a place.

She decided to go before the party ended
Visual representation of "to go" - to leave a place

Often appears as...

  • go out
  • go away
verb

To operate or function correctly.

The machine goes all day
Visual representation of "to go" - to operate or function correctly

Often appears as...

  • go well
  • go smooth
verb

To become.

Her face went red with embarrassment
Visual representation of "to go" - to become

Often appears as...

  • go crazy
  • go mad
verb

Used to indicate that a certain condition prevails.

As far as exam preparation goes, I think you've done well
Visual representation of "to go" - used to indicate that a certain condition prevails

Often appears as...

  • as far as ...
  • go right
verb

To make a certain sound.

The alarm clock goes 'beep beep'
Visual representation of "to go" - to make a certain sound

Often appears as...

  • go beep
  • go ring
verb

To proceed to do.

I'll go wash the dishes
Visual representation of "to go" - to proceed to do

Often appears as...

  • go sleep
  • go eat
verb

Sell for a certain price.

These shoes go for $50
Visual representation of "to go" - sell for a certain price

Often appears as...

  • go for less
  • go for more

Usage tips

Economic

verb

Match or coordinate well.

Your shoes go well with your dress
Visual representation of "to go" - match or coordinate well

Often appears as...

  • go well
  • go together

Usage tips

Fashion

verb

To move or travel somewhere.

I go to school by bus every day
Visual representation of "to go" - to move or travel somewhere

Often appears as...

  • go home
  • go away
verb

To leave a place.

She decided to go before the party ended
Visual representation of "to go" - to leave a place

Often appears as...

  • go out
  • go away
verb

To operate or function correctly.

The machine goes all day
Visual representation of "to go" - to operate or function correctly

Often appears as...

  • go well
  • go smooth
verb

To become.

Her face went red with embarrassment
Visual representation of "to go" - to become

Often appears as...

  • go crazy
  • go mad
verb

Used to indicate that a certain condition prevails.

As far as exam preparation goes, I think you've done well
Visual representation of "to go" - used to indicate that a certain condition prevails

Often appears as...

  • as far as ...
  • go right
verb

To make a certain sound.

The alarm clock goes 'beep beep'
Visual representation of "to go" - to make a certain sound

Often appears as...

  • go beep
  • go ring
verb

To proceed to do.

I'll go wash the dishes
Visual representation of "to go" - to proceed to do

Often appears as...

  • go sleep
  • go eat
verb

Sell for a certain price.

These shoes go for $50
Visual representation of "to go" - sell for a certain price

Often appears as...

  • go for less
  • go for more

Usage tips

Economic

verb

Match or coordinate well.

Your shoes go well with your dress
Visual representation of "to go" - match or coordinate well

Often appears as...

  • go well
  • go together

Usage tips

Fashion

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Visual representation of "to go"
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Physical Transitions

Used to describe the action of moving from one location to another.

Illustration for Physical Transitions
Let's go to the cinema tonight.
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Routine Activities

Often used to talk about daily or habitual travels.

Illustration for Routine Activities
I go to the gym every morning.
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Future Plans

Can indicate a future action, especially with an adverb of time.

Illustration for Future Plans
We will go to Spain next summer.
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Physical Transitions

Used to describe the action of moving from one location to another.

Illustration for Physical Transitions
Let's go to the cinema tonight.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Routine Activities

Often used to talk about daily or habitual travels.

Illustration for Routine Activities
I go to the gym every morning.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Future Plans

Can indicate a future action, especially with an adverb of time.

Illustration for Future Plans
We will go to Spain next summer.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Physical Transitions

Used to describe the action of moving from one location to another.

Illustration for Physical Transitions
Let's go to the cinema tonight.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Routine Activities

Often used to talk about daily or habitual travels.

Illustration for Routine Activities
I go to the gym every morning.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Future Plans

Can indicate a future action, especially with an adverb of time.

Illustration for Future Plans
We will go to Spain next summer.
Visual representation of the word "To go"

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