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Goes

/ɡəʊz/

The act of going.

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📖 Definitions of "Goes"

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."

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Goes"

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.