All Definitions for Go
Below are all the dictionary definitions of go:
1To move, either physically or in an abstract sense:
2To move through space (especially to or through a place). (May be used of tangible things such as people or cars, or intangible things such as moods or information.)
3To navigate (to a file or folder on a computer, a site on the internet, a memory, etc).
4To move (a particular distance, or in a particular fashion).
5To move or travel in order to do something, or to do something while moving.
6To leave
7To move away.
8To follow or proceed according to (a course or path).
9To travel or pass along.
10To work or function (properly)
11To move or perform (as required).
12To start
13To begin (an action or process).
14To take a turn, especially in a game.
15To attend.
16To proceed:
17To proceed (often in a specified manner, indicating the perceived quality of an event or state).
18To proceed (especially to do something foolish).
19To extend along.
20To extend (from one point in time or space to another).
21To lead (to a place)
22To give access (to).
23To become, move to or come to (a state, position, situation)
24To become (often used with colors and negative states).
25To move to (a position or state).
26To come (to a certain condition or state).
27To assume the obligation or function of
28To be, to serve as.
29To continuously or habitually be in a state.
30To turn out, to result
31To come to (a certain result).
32To tend (toward a result)
33To contribute to a (specified) end product or result.
34To pass, to be used up:
35To elapse, to pass
36To slip away. (Compare go by.)
37To end or disappear. (Compare go away.)
38To be spent or used up.
39To die.
40To be lost or out:
41To be lost.
42To be out.
43To break down or apart:
44To collapse or give way, to break apart.
45To break down or decay.
46To be sold.
47To be discarded or disposed of.
48To be given, especially to be assigned or allotted.
49To survive or get by
50To last or persist for a stated length of time.
51To have a certain record.
52To be authoritative, accepted, or valid:
53Of an opinion or instruction, to have (final) authority
54To be authoritative.
55To be accepted.
56To be valid or applicable.
57To say (something), to make a sound:
58To say (something, aloud or to oneself).
59To make the (specified) sound.
60To sound
61To make a noise.
62To be expressed or composed (a certain way).
63To resort (to).
64To apply or subject oneself to:
65To apply oneself
66To undertake
67To have as one's goal or intention. (Compare be going to.)
68To make an effort, to subject oneself (to something).
69To work (through or over), especially mentally.
70To fit (in a place, or together with something):
71To fit.
72To be compatible, especially of colors or food and drink.
73To belong (somewhere).
74Of a ball, to be capable of being potted, not having its path to the pocket obstructed by other balls.
75To date.
76To (begin to) date or have sex with (a particular race).
77To attack:
78To fight or attack.
79To attack.
80Used to express how some category of things generally is, as a reference for, contrast to, or comparison with, a particular example.
81To take (a particular part or share)
82To participate in to the extent of.
83To yield or weigh.
84To offer, bid or bet an amount
85To pay
86To sell for.
87To enjoy. (Compare go for.)
88To go to the toilet
89To urinate or defecate.
90Expressing encouragement or approval.
91To fight, usually with the fists.
92To pass (a specified time) in gestation
93To be pregnant.
94The act of going.
95A turn at something, or in something (e.g. a game).
96An attempt, a try.
97A period of activity.
98A time
99An experience.
100A circumstance or occurrence
101An incident, often unexpected.
102An approval or permission to do something, or that which has been approved.
103An act
104The working or operation.
105The fashion or mode.
106Noisy merriment.
107A portion
108Power of going or doing
109Energy
110Itality
111Perseverance.
112The situation where a player cannot play a card which will not carry the aggregate count above thirty-one.
113Working correctly and ready to commence operation
114Approved and able to be put into action.
115A strategic board game, originally from China and today also popular in Japan and Korea, in which two players (black and white) attempt to control the largest area of the board with their counters.
116To move or travel through time (either literally—in a fictional or hypothetical situation in which time travel is possible—or in one's mind or knowledge of the historical record). (See also go back.)
117To walk
118To travel on one's feet.
119To fight.
120A glass of spirits
121A quantity of spirits.
122A dandy
123A fashionable person.
124A compiled, garbage-collected, concurrent programming language developed by Google.
125Initialism of graphene oxide.
126Abbreviation of Gorontalo: a province of Indonesia. [The capital and largest city of Gorontalo, Indonesia.]
127Abbreviation of Goiás: a state of Brazil. [A state of the Center-West Region, Brazil, around the city. Capital: Goiânia.]
128Clipping of go to the.
129Alternative letter-case form of go (“strategic board game”). [(uncommon) The act of going.]
About antonyms for go
Finding the right antonym for go helps writers create contrast, clarify meaning, and add depth to their work. Defined as "To move, either physically or in an abstract sense:", go has 5 opposite words that can be used to express contrasting ideas.
Each antonym carries a slightly different shade of opposition. Come is the most direct opposite in most situations. Stop works well when the context calls for a more nuanced contrast. Malfunction is often preferred when the context calls for a specific type of opposition.
When choosing an antonym, consider the connotation, formality level, and audience. Some alternatives work better in casual conversation while others shine in academic or professional writing. For example, using a more formal antonym in a business email can elevate your tone, while a casual antonym might feel more natural in creative writing or dialogue.
It is also worth noting that not all antonyms are perfectly interchangeable. The context of your sentence, the surrounding words, and the intended emotional impact all play a role in selecting the best opposite word. The list above provides the most common and useful antonyms for go, but always read your sentence aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally.