go synonyms

go

v.

  1. To depart

    quit, withdraw, run away; see leave 1.

  2. To proceed

    travel, progress, proceed; see advance 1, move 1.

  3. To function

    work, run, perform; see operate 2.

  4. To fit or suit

    conform, accord, harmonize; see agree, agree with 2, fit 1.

  5. To extend

    stretch, cover, spread; see reach 1.

  6. To belong

    mesh, fit in, be designed for, be adapted for; see belong 1, 2, fit 1.

  7. To elapse

    be spent, waste away, transpire; see pass 2.

  8. To fail

    decline, weaken, worsen; see fail 1.

  9. To continue

    maintain, carry on, persist; see continue 1.

  10. To appeal

    apply for a retrial, contest, reopen; see appeal 2.

  11. To die

    pass on, depart, succumb; see die 1.

  12. To end

    terminate, finish, conclude; see stop 2.

  13. To endure

    persevere, go on, persist; see endure 1.

  14. *To bet

    wager, gamble, hazard; see bet.

  15. *To tolerate

    let, permit, consent to; see allow 1.

as people (<strong>or </strong>things) go

in comparison with other people, in comparison with other things, by general standards, according to certain criteria; see compared.

from the word ""go''*

from the outset, at the start, beginning with; see at first at first.

go (a person) one better*

outdo, surpass, do better than; see exceed.

have a go at*

attempt, endeavor, try one's hand at; see try 1.

let oneself go

be unrestrained, be uninhibited, free oneself, have fun; see relax 1.

no go*

impossible, worthless, without value; see useless 1.

on the go*

in constant motion, moving, busy; see active 2.

what goes?*

what's is happening?, what's up?, what is going on?; see what 2.

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