go
UK: ɡəʊ | US: ɡoʊ
vi. to move from one place to another
vi. to leave or depart
vi. to function or operate
vt. to say or utter (informal)
n. an attempt or turn (e.g., "have a go")
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The word "go" traces back to Old English gān, meaning "to advance, depart, or proceed." It shares roots with Germanic languages (e.g., German gehen, Dutch gaan) and stems from the Proto-Indo-European (PIE) root ǵʰē-, "to leave or release." Over time, its meaning expanded to include abstract actions (e.g., "go crazy") and colloquial uses (e.g., "go ahead"). Its simplicity and versatility make it one of English’s most frequently used verbs.
She will go to the market tomorrow.
The train goes at 6 PM sharp.
My phone won’t go beyond this screen.
He went, "That’s unbelievable!" (informal speech).
Let me have a go at solving the puzzle.