Definition of go

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • go is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 3
  • go is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 3
  • go is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 4

Definition of go


  • follow a certain course (verb)

    Examples

    1. how did your interview go?

    Synonyms

    1. proceed
  • have a particular form (verb)

    Examples

    1. as the saying goes...

    Synonyms

    1. run
  • move away from a place into another direction (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. depart
    2. go away
  • perform as expected when applied (verb)

    Examples

    1. The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged in

    Synonyms

    1. function
    2. operate
    3. run
    4. work
  • change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically (verb)

    Examples

    1. How fast does your new car go?

    Synonyms

    1. locomote
    2. move
    3. travel
  • be in the right place or situation (verb)

    Examples

    1. Let's put health care where it belongs--under the control of the government
    2. Where do these books go?

    Synonyms

    1. belong
  • a usually brief attempt (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. crack
    2. fling
    3. offer
    4. pass
    5. whirl
  • a board game for two players who place counters on a grid; the object is to surround and so capture the opponent's counters (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. go game
  • pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. buy the farm
    2. cash in one's chips
    3. choke
    4. conk
    5. croak
    6. decease
    7. die
    8. drop dead
    9. exit
    10. expire
    11. give-up the ghost
    12. kick the bucket
    13. pass
    14. pass away
    15. perish
    16. pop off
    17. snuff it
  • make a certain noise or sound (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. sound
  • lead, extend, or afford access (verb)

    Examples

    1. This door goes to the basement

    Synonyms

    1. lead
  • street names for methylenedioxymethamphetamine (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. adam
    2. cristal
    3. disco biscuit
    4. ecstasy
    5. hug drug
    6. x
    7. xtc
  • continue to live and avoid dying (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. endure
    2. hold out
    3. hold up
    4. last
    5. live
    6. live on
    7. survive
  • begin or set in motion (verb)

    Examples

    1. Ready, set, go!

    Synonyms

    1. get going
    2. start
  • stop operating or functioning (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. break
    2. break down
    3. conk out
    4. die
    5. fail
    6. give out
    7. give way
    8. go bad
  • to be spent or finished (verb)

    Examples

    1. The money had gone after a few days

    Synonyms

    1. run low
    2. run short
  • a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else) (noun)

    Examples

    1. it's my go

    Synonyms

    1. spell
    2. tour
    3. turn
  • blend or harmonize (verb)

    Examples

    1. This sofa won't go with the chairs

    Synonyms

    1. blend
    2. blend in
  • go through in search of something; search through someone's belongings in an unauthorized way (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. rifle
  • enter or assume a certain state or condition (verb)

    Examples

    1. Get going!

    Synonyms

    1. become
    2. get
  • have a turn; make one's move in a game (verb)

    Examples

    1. Can I go now?

    Synonyms

    1. move
  • give support (to) or make a choice (of) one out of a group or number (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. plump
  • stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point (verb)

    Examples

    1. His knowledge doesn't go very far

    Synonyms

    1. extend
    2. lead
    3. pass
    4. run
  • follow a procedure or take a course (verb)

    Examples

    1. We should go farther in this matter
    2. go about the world in a certain manner
    3. Messages must go through diplomatic channels

    Synonyms

    1. move
    2. proceed
  • be the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desired (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. fit
  • progress by being changed (verb)

    Examples

    1. The speech has to go through several more drafts

    Synonyms

    1. move
    2. run
  • be abolished or discarded (verb)

    Examples

    1. These ugly billboards have to go!
    2. These luxuries all had to go under the Khmer Rouge
  • be or continue to be in a certain condition (verb)
  • be ranked or compare (verb)

    Examples

    1. This violinist is as good as Juilliard-trained violinists go
  • be spent (verb)
  • functioning correctly and ready for action (adjective)

    Examples

    1. all systems are go
  • pass, fare, or elapse; of a certain state of affairs or action ()

    Examples

    1. How is it going?
    2. The day went well until I got your call

See definition of go in Merriam Webster