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Go

/ɡəʉ/

The act of going.

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📖 Definitions of "Go"

noun

1
The act of going.
2
A turn at something, or in something (e.g. a game).
"It’s your go."
3
An attempt, a try.
"I’ll give it a go."
4
An approval or permission to do something, or that which has been approved.
"We will begin as soon as the boss says it's a go."

verb

1
To move:
2
(chiefly of a machine) To work or function (properly); to move or perform (as required).
"The engine just won't go anymore."
3
To start; to begin (an action or process).
"Get ready, get set, go!"
4
To take a turn, especially in a game.
"It’s your turn; go."

adjective

1
Working correctly and ready to commence operation; approved and able to be put into action.

🔄 Synonyms of "Go"

30 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
breakverb	(ergative, transitive, intransitive) To separate into two or more pieces, to fracture or crack, by a process that cannot easily be reversed for reassembly.
cracknoun	(intransitive) To form cracks.
worknoun	(uncountable) Employment.
leadverb	(uncountable) A heavy, pliable, inelastic metal element, having a bright, bluish color, but easily tarnished; both malleable and ductile, though with little tenacity. It is easily fusible, forms alloys with other metals, and is an ingredient of solder and type metal. Atomic number 82, symbol Pb (from Latin plumbum).
plumpverb	Having a full and rounded shape; chubby, somewhat overweight.
endureverb	(intransitive) To continue or carry on, despite obstacles or hardships; to persist.
functionnoun	What something does or is used for.
passverb	To change place.
fitverb	Suitable; proper
runverb	To move swiftly.
flingverb	A short romantic, oftentimes sexual, relationship.
dieverb	(intransitive) To stop living; to become dead; to undergo death.
soundnoun	A sensation perceived by the ear caused by the vibration of air or some other medium.
operateverb	(transitive or intransitive) To perform a work or labour; to exert power or strength, physical or mechanical; to act.
extendverb	(transitive) To cause to increase in extent.
whirlnoun	(intransitive) To rotate, revolve, spin or turn rapidly.
startverb	The beginning of an activity.
moveverb	(intransitive) To change place or posture; to go, in any manner, from one place or position to another.
turnverb	To make a non-linear physical movement.
liveverb	(intransitive) To be alive; to have life.
lastverb	Final, ultimate, coming after all others of its kind.
proceedverb	To move, pass, or go forward or onward; to advance; to carry on.
getverb	(transitive or ditransitive) To obtain; to acquire.
spellnoun	Words or a formula supposed to have magical powers.
departverb	(intransitive) To leave.

↔️ Antonyms of "Go"

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
comeverb	To move toward the speaker.
stopverb	(intransitive) To cease moving.
malfunctionnoun	Failure to function.
come upverb	(idiomatic, intransitive) To emerge or become known, especially unexpectedly.
no-gonoun	Not functioning properly.
misfunctionnoun	To function incorrectly; to malfunction.
be bornverb	To come into existence through birth.
stay in placeverb	be stationary
haltnoun	(intransitive) To stop either temporarily or permanently.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Go"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
a-ok	Alternative spelling of A-okay. [(colloquial) In perfect order; thoroughly acceptable.]
workverb	(intransitive) To do a specific task by employing physical or mental powers.
tourverb	(intransitive) To make a journey
spellverb	To put under the influence of a spell; to affect by a spell; to bewitch; to fascinate; to charm.
belongverb	(intransitive) To have its proper place.
travelverb	(intransitive) To be on a journey, often for pleasure or business and with luggage; to go from one place to another.
blend inverb	(intransitive, often followed by "with") To fit unnoticed into the surroundings.
blendverb	(transitive) To mingle; to mix; to unite intimately; to pass or shade insensibly into each other.
give outverb	(transitive) To issue; to distribute.
leadverb	(transitive) To cover, fill, or affect with lead.
functionverb	(intransitive) To have a function.
rifleverb	(intransitive) To quickly search through many items (such as papers, the contents of a drawer, a pile of clothing).
operateverb	(transitive or intransitive) To perform a work or labour; to exert power or strength, physical or mechanical; to act.
offerverb	(transitive) To present in words; to proffer; to make a proposal of; to suggest.
fitverb	(transitive) To be suitable for.
locomoteverb	(now chiefly biology) To move or travel (from one location to another).
moveverb	(intransitive) To change place or posture; to go, in any manner, from one place or position to another.
a-okay	(colloquial) In perfect order; thoroughly acceptable.
extendverb	(transitive) To cause to increase in extent.
getverb	(transitive or ditransitive) To obtain; to acquire.