go

/ɡəʊ/ (bre, ipa) · [ɡˈo] /ɡəʊ/ (ame, ipa) · [ɡˈo] /ˈgō/ (ame, mw) · [ɡˈo] /ɡoʊ/ (ame, ipa)

go — verb

  • gopresent simple I / you / we / they
  • goeshe / she / it
  • wentpast simple
  • gonepast participle
  • going-ing form

1. to change where you are, heading from one spot to a different one

1.動詞不及物A1
釋義

to change where you are, heading from one spot to a different one

例句

Ziad went to the supermarket to buy some bread for dinner.

go + to + place

Every morning, Élise goes into town on the blue bus.

go + into + place

同義詞
  • travel

    more formal; often for longer distances

  • head

    informal; emphasises direction rather than the whole journey

  • move

    broader; does not always imply leaving one place for another

反義詞
  • stay

    remain in the same place

  • stop

    cease moving

文法句型

go + to/into/towards + place

go + adverb of direction

用法筆記

The most basic sense of go. The destination is usually stated, either as a place or a direction word. Distinguish from sense 6 (LEAVE), where the focus is on departing rather than the destination.

常見錯誤

I went to home at six.
I went home at six.
💡no 'to' before 'home' when it is used as an adverb of direction.

2. to be moving forward on a journey, at a particular speed or in a certain style

2.動詞不及物A2
釋義

to be moving forward on a journey, at a particular speed or in a certain style

例句

The old truck was going slowly up the steep mountain road.

go + adverb of speed

Felix went whistling through the door with a big smile.

go + -ing (manner of movement)

同義詞
  • travel

    more formal; go can be used for any kind of movement, travel suggests a longer trip

  • proceed

    formal; often used in official contexts

反義詞
  • stop

    cease moving

  • halt

    stop suddenly or by command

文法句型

go + -ing (describing how someone moves)

go + adverb of speed or manner

用法筆記

Focuses on the movement itself — the process, not the destination. The subject can be a person, vehicle, or anything that moves. Distinguish from sense 1, which names where you end up; this sense describes how you get there.

3. to set off for somewhere because you plan to join in an event, do a sport, or ge

3.動詞不及物A2
釋義

to set off for somewhere because you plan to join in an event, do a sport, or get something done

例句

Chidi went to watch the football match with his younger brother.

go + to-infinitive for purpose

Nellie goes swimming at the new pool every Tuesday after work.

go + -ing (leisure activity)

同義詞

文法句型

go + to-infinitive (purpose)

go + -ing (leisure or sport activity)

用法筆記

The activity is the reason for going. Common with sports, shopping, and social events. Distinguish from the 'be going to' future construction (sense 11), which expresses intention without any physical movement.

常見錯誤

I go to shopping every weekend.
I go shopping every weekend.
💡use go + -ing, not go + to + -ing, for activities like shopping, swimming, running.

4. to travel to a place, stay there for some time, and then come back

4.動詞不及物B1
釋義

to travel to a place, stay there for some time, and then come back

例句

Ziad went to his grandmother's village for the whole summer break.

go + to + place + for + time period

Every year, Élise goes away for two weeks to a quiet beach town.

go + away + for + time

同義詞
  • visit

    implies going to see a person or place and then leaving

  • go away

    phrasal verb; often used for holidays or breaks

文法句型

go + to + place + for + time period

go + away + for + time period

用法筆記

The key element is returning to the starting point. If there is no return (someone moves permanently), use sense 1 or 6 instead. Often used with a time expression showing how long the stay lasts.

5. to stop being in the place where you expected to find something; to vanish or be

5.動詞不及物B1
釋義

to stop being in the place where you expected to find something; to vanish or be lost

例句

Paloma looked in her bag but her phone had gone.

something + go (disappear)

I put my glasses on the desk and now they have gone.

同義詞
  • disappear

    more formal and precise

  • vanish

    suggests a sudden or mysterious disappearance

反義詞

文法句型

something + go (disappear)

something + go + from + place

用法筆記

Almost always used with a thing as the subject. When a person is the subject of 'go', it does not mean disappear — it means the person left (sense 6). Often appears in the perfect form ('has gone', 'had gone').

常見錯誤

She has gone' (meaning she disappeared).
She has gone' means she left
💡sense 6. For disappearance of a person, use 'she has disappeared' or 'she has vanished.'

6. to depart from a place, often heading somewhere else

6.動詞不及物A2
釋義

to depart from a place, often heading somewhere else

例句

It was getting late, so Ayesha said her goodbyes and went.

go (depart, no destination stated)

Felix went from the party early because he had a headache.

go + from + place

同義詞
  • leave

    more formal or deliberate; 'go' is more natural in everyday speech

  • depart

    formal; used for trains, planes, and official contexts

反義詞
  • arrive

    reach a destination

  • come

    move towards the speaker

文法句型

go (depart, no complement)

go + from + place

go + to + destination

用法筆記

The focus is on leaving, not on where you are heading. When 'go' appears without a destination, it almost always means 'leave.' Distinguish from sense 1 (TRAVEL OR MOVE), where the destination is the main point.

7. used when ordering at a restaurant to ask for food to be wrapped up so you can c

7.動詞不及物B1
釋義

used when ordering at a restaurant to ask for food to be wrapped up so you can carry it away and eat it later, not on the premises

例句

Aarav asked for his sandwich to go because he was running late for the train.

phrase: (food) to go = packed for taking away

Élise ordered two coffees to go and hurried back to her desk.

同義詞
  • take away

    the standard British equivalent; 'to go' is more common in American English

反義詞
  • for here

    the opposite phrase when ordering; means eating inside the restaurant

文法句型

food + to go

用法筆記

Only used in the fixed phrase 'to go' after ordering food. The opposite phrase is 'for here' or 'eat in'.

常見錯誤

I want this food for go.
I want this food to go.
💡the fixed phrase is always 'to go', never 'for go'.

8. a gentle or indirect way of saying that someone has died, used to soften the new

8.動詞不及物B1
釋義

a gentle or indirect way of saying that someone has died, used to soften the news

例句

Quan's grandmother went peacefully in her sleep at the age of ninety-two.

polite euphemism for 'die'; often collocates with 'peacefully'

The old family dog went soon after his owner passed away too.

同義詞
  • pass away

    more common and slightly more formal than 'go'; often used in official notices

  • die

    the direct word; 'go' is chosen to sound gentler or less blunt

用法筆記

A polite alternative to 'die'. Often paired with adverbs like 'peacefully' or 'suddenly', or the phrase 'in one's sleep'.

9. used about a road, path, or route that leads or stretches towards a place, or fo

9.動詞不及物A2
釋義

used about a road, path, or route that leads or stretches towards a place, or follows a certain course

例句

This path goes all the way down to the river and then turns left.

go + preposition of direction: goes down to

Does this road go through the mountains or around them?

同義詞
  • lead

    emphasises reaching a destination; 'go' is more conversational

  • extend

    emphasises length and span; 'go' is used for both direction and extent

文法句型

go + through

go + under

go + past

go + from...to...

用法筆記

Subject is usually a road, path, track, tunnel, route, or similar. Use simple present, not present continuous, for permanent routes.

常見錯誤

The road is going to the station.
This road goes to the station.
💡use simple present for routes that are fixed and permanent.

10. to cover or span a certain distance from one point to another, or to reach as fa

10.動詞不及物A2
釋義

to cover or span a certain distance from one point to another, or to reach as far as a particular place

例句

The queue for tickets went all the way around the side of the building.

go + distance: went all the way around

Femi's vegetable garden goes right down to the edge of the stream.

同義詞
  • stretch

    emphasises reaching across a distance; 'go' is more neutral and everyday

  • extend

    more formal; 'go' is the natural choice in conversation

文法句型

go + all the way

go + from...to...

go + around

go + the length of

用法筆記

Subject has physical length (queue, garden, crack, shelf, rope). Distinguish from sense 9 (LEAD): sense 9 is about the direction a route takes, while sense 10 is about how far something reaches.

常見錯誤

The line is going until the corner.
The line goes all the way to the corner.
💡use simple present, not present continuous, to describe a fixed extent.

11. used in the pattern 'be going to' for saying what someone has already decided or

11.動詞及物 / 不及物A1
釋義

used in the pattern 'be going to' for saying what someone has already decided or made plans to do

例句

Aarav is going to study medicine when he finishes secondary school.

be going to + base verb for planned intentions

We are going to visit my grandmother in Taipei next weekend.

同義詞
  • plan to

    makes the idea of planning explicit; 'be going to' is the everyday spoken form

  • intend to

    more formal; 'be going to' is the natural choice in conversation

文法句型

be going to + infinitive

用法筆記

Used in 'be going to + infinitive' for plans and intentions decided before the moment of speaking. Compare with sense 12 (PREDICT), which is for events expected to happen based on present evidence.

常見錯誤

It will rain — look at those dark clouds.
It is going to rain
💡look at those dark clouds.' — 'be going to' is the right choice when you have present evidence for a future event. For intentions, 'will' is used for decisions made at the moment of speaking, while 'be going to' is for plans already made.

12. used in the pattern 'be going to' for saying what seems sure or very likely to h

12.動詞及物 / 不及物A1
釋義

used in the pattern 'be going to' for saying what seems sure or very likely to happen, often judging from something you can see or know right now

例句

Look at those clouds — it is going to rain any minute now.

be going to + base verb for predictions based on present evidence

That old branch is going to fall; you can hear it cracking.

同義詞
  • will

    'be going to' is preferred when something in the present points to the future event

  • be about to

    for events that are even closer to happening; even more immediate than 'be going to'

文法句型

be going to + infinitive

用法筆記

Used in 'be going to + infinitive' for predictions, especially when there is present evidence. Compare with sense 11 (INTEND), which is for plans and intentions rather than predictions.

13. to pass from one state into another — most often a worse or unwanted one. Common

13.動詞不及物A2
釋義

to pass from one state into another — most often a worse or unwanted one. Common with adjectives like bad, wrong, blind, deaf, crazy, quiet, sour, or cold.

例句

The milk went sour after sitting on the counter all afternoon.

go + adjective pattern for change of state

Yumi's face went bright red when everyone sang happy birthday.

同義詞
  • become

    more formal and neutral; does not imply a worse state

  • turn

    suggests a visible or dramatic change (turn red, turn cold)

  • get

    informal equivalent; the most common substitute in everyday speech

反義詞
  • stay

    remain in the same state rather than changing

文法句型

go + adjective

用法筆記

This sense describes a change of state, usually for the worse. Unlike sense 17 (REMAIN WITHOUT), where the subject stays in a condition over time, sense 13 means the subject passes from one state into a different one.

常見錯誤

The milk went badly.
The milk went bad.
💡'go' meaning 'become' is followed by an adjective, never an adverb.

14. to move your hand, arm, head, or another part of your body in a certain way, usu

14.動詞不及物B1
釋義

to move your hand, arm, head, or another part of your body in a certain way, usually to show someone what you mean or to demonstrate an action.

例句

The dance teacher went like this with her arms and told us to copy.

go like this + accompanying gesture

Haruto put down his chopsticks and went like this, shaking his head slowly.

同義詞
  • gesture

    noun equivalent; 'make a gesture' is the more formal way to express this

  • motion

    slightly more formal; often used when someone signals with a hand movement

  • demonstrate

    more explicit about showing how to do something rather than just moving

文法句型

go like this

go + description of a movement

15. when a machine or device goes, it works properly or runs in the way it was desig

15.動詞不及物A2
釋義

when a machine or device goes, it works properly or runs in the way it was designed to. Used especially of things with moving parts, such as engines, clocks, and watches.

例句

My old watch still goes perfectly after thirty years in a drawer.

go = function (of a mechanical device)

The car engine wouldn't go this morning because the battery was dead.

同義詞
  • work

    the most common and widely-used equivalent for all devices

  • function

    more formal; often used in technical contexts

  • run

    typically used for engines and motors ('the engine runs smoothly')

  • operate

    formal; suggests a machine doing its intended job

反義詞
  • break

    stop functioning, often suddenly

  • fail

    stop working, often at a critical moment

文法句型

[machine/device/engine] + go

用法筆記

Subject is typically a machine, engine, clock, or device with moving parts. Less natural with modern electronics — people say 'my phone works' rather than 'my phone goes.'

常見錯誤

My laptop doesn't go anymore.
My laptop doesn't work anymore.
💡'go' for operating is most natural with mechanical devices (engines, clocks); for electronics, use 'work.'

16. when time goes, it moves forward and a particular period comes to an end. People

16.動詞不及物A2
釋義

when time goes, it moves forward and a particular period comes to an end. People often use it to describe whether a stretch of time felt fast or dragged on.

例句

The summer holidays went far too quickly, and soon it was September again.

time + go = elapse

The last hour of the exam went so slowly that I nearly fell asleep.

同義詞
  • pass

    neutral equivalent; 'time passes' is the most common alternative

  • elapse

    formal; used mainly in written English ('three hours elapsed')

  • fly

    suggests time passing very quickly and enjoyably

反義詞
  • drag

    used when time feels slow and boring ('the afternoon dragged')

文法句型

[time period] + go + adverb

用法筆記

Subject is always a period of time (morning, holiday, exam, etc.). Frequently paired with adverbs of speed: quickly, slowly, fast, well.

17. to continue in a state where something expected or needed is absent — for exampl

17.動詞不及物B1
釋義

to continue in a state where something expected or needed is absent — for example, going hungry (without food), going unnoticed (without attention), or going unpunished (without consequences for a wrong act).

例句

Many families went hungry that winter when the crops failed.

go + adjective describing deprivation

The spelling mistake went unnoticed by all five people who checked the document.

同義詞
  • remain

    more formal; 'remain unnoticed' means the same as 'go unnoticed'

  • be left

    emphasises being abandoned in a state ('be left hungry, be left unpunished')

反義詞
  • become

    change into a new state (sense 13), as opposed to staying in one

文法句型

go + adjective/past participle (describing lack or deprivation)

用法筆記

Distinguish from sense 13 (BECOME): sense 13 describes changing into a new state (the milk went sour = it became sour), while sense 17 describes staying in a state of lack (the mistake went unnoticed = it remained unnoticed the whole time).

常見錯誤

I went hungry after skipping lunch.
I felt hungry after skipping lunch.
💡'go hungry' means suffering from lack of food over a long period, not the normal feeling of hunger between meals.

18. used when comparing a person or thing with others of the same type, often to sug

18.動詞不及物B1
釋義

used when comparing a person or thing with others of the same type, often to suggest that expectations should be modest. The phrase 'as X go' means 'compared to most other X of that kind.'

例句

As horror films go, this one is actually quite funny rather than scary.

as [plural noun] go = compared to others of the same type

The food at that café isn't bad, as cheap lunch spots go.

同義詞
  • compared to

    more direct and formal; 'compared to other horror films' means the same as 'as horror films go'

  • for a

    similar meaning but less evaluative ('for a horror film, it's funny')

文法句型

as [plural noun] go

用法筆記

The noun inside 'as [noun] go' must always be plural. The subject being judged is singular.

常見錯誤

As a teacher goes, she is good.
As teachers go, she is good.
💡the noun in 'as [noun] go' must always be plural, even when comparing a single person or thing.

19. to serve as evidence supporting a particular claim, idea, or conclusion

19.動詞不及物B2
釋義

to serve as evidence supporting a particular claim, idea, or conclusion

例句

The muddy footprints went to prove that the dog had been inside the house.

go + to-infinitive: presenting evidence for a claim

Dimitri's test results go to show that the new medicine really does work.

同義詞
  • prove

    stronger; implies a definitive conclusion

  • demonstrate

    more formal; often used in academic or professional contexts

  • show

    more general and everyday; the most common alternative

  • confirm

    implies verifying something already believed or suspected

反義詞
  • disprove

    to prove that something is false

  • refute

    to prove a claim wrong through argument or evidence

文法句型

go to prove/show/demonstrate + that-clause

用法筆記

Fixed pattern 'go to prove/show/demonstrate'. The subject is usually evidence, facts, test results, or observable circumstances — not a person.

20. to move from waiting or preparation into action — to begin an activity or start

20.動詞不及物B1
釋義

to move from waiting or preparation into action — to begin an activity or start using a tool, system, or method

例句

Kwame put on his gloves and went to work on the broken fence.

go to + noun: beginning an activity

The chair skipped the introductions and went straight to the budget discussion.

同義詞
  • begin

    more general; works for any start of an activity

  • start

    the most common synonym; interchangeable in most cases

  • proceed

    more formal; suggests continuing after a pause or formality

  • commence

    very formal; rarely used in everyday speech

反義詞
  • stop

    to end an activity

  • cease

    formal; to bring an activity to a complete end

文法句型

go to + noun phrase

go to + infinitive

go into + noun phrase

用法筆記

Often paired with 'straight' or 'right' to emphasise moving into action without delay. Common in spoken and informal written English.

21. in a game or activity where people take turns, to have your chance to act or pla

21.動詞不及物B1
釋義

in a game or activity where people take turns, to have your chance to act or play

例句

Hakim rolled the dice and then it was Tariq's turn to go.

go = take one's turn in a game

In a standard chess match, the player with the white pieces always goes first.

同義詞
  • play

    more specific to making a move in a sport or game

  • move

    used for board games like chess; 'white moves first'

  • act

    broader; can mean taking any action when it is your turn

反義詞
  • pass

    to choose not to take your turn in a game

  • skip

    to miss or give up your turn

文法句型

go (in a game)

go first/next/last

用法筆記

Used specifically for turn-based games and activities. Common with sequence words: go first, go next, go last. Distinct from the noun sense 'a go' (meaning an attempt or turn).

常見錯誤

It's your time to go in the game.
It's your turn to go in the game.
💡'go' for game turns pairs with 'turn', not 'time'.

22. if a smaller number goes into a larger one, the larger number can be divided by

22.動詞不及物B2
釋義

if a smaller number goes into a larger one, the larger number can be divided by the smaller and produce a result that is a whole number, with nothing left over

例句

The teacher asked the class how many times seven goes into forty-two.

go into [number]: mathematical division

Sana could not remember whether four goes into thirty without leaving a remainder.

同義詞
  • divide

    the standard mathematical term; 'divide X by Y' vs 'Y goes into X'

  • factor

    a number that goes into another evenly is a factor of it

文法句型

[number] goes into [number]

go into [number] evenly

用法筆記

Used only in mathematical contexts. The smaller number is the subject: 'four goes into twelve'. The larger number follows 'into'. Often used with 'evenly' or 'exactly' to emphasise no remainder.

常見錯誤

Twelve goes into four three times.
Four goes into twelve three times.
💡The divisor (smaller number) is the subject; the dividend (larger number) follows 'into'.

23. used when telling a story to report what somebody said, especially in informal o

23.動詞及物B1
釋義

used when telling a story to report what somebody said, especially in informal or conversational spoken English

例句

So I go, 'Are you really going to wear that?' and she goes, 'Yes, why not?'

go = say (informal storytelling, with direct speech)

Theerawat told us what happened: the boss goes, 'Who broke the printer?' and everyone went quiet.

同義詞
  • say

    the neutral, standard reporting verb for all registers

  • be like

    even more informal than 'go'; 'she was like, no way'

文法句型

[person] goes, '[direct speech]'

用法筆記

Informal and almost entirely restricted to spoken storytelling. The tense often stays in the present ('goes') even when recounting past events, to create a sense of immediacy. Not appropriate for formal writing or reports — use 'say' or 'tell' instead.

常見錯誤

Using 'go' as a reporting verb in essays or formal writing.
Use 'say' or 'tell' in academic or professional contexts.
💡'go' for reported speech is strictly informal and conversational.

24. to gradually lose strength, quality, or the ability to work, especially through

24.動詞不及物B1
釋義

to gradually lose strength, quality, or the ability to work, especially through heavy use, age, or pressure

例句

The old sofa finally went after twenty years of children jumping on it.

go = break down / give out (intransitive)

Hakim's brakes went on the steep hill and he had to pull over fast.

同義詞
  • break

    more sudden; implies a clean stop rather than gradual decline

  • fail

    more technical; often used for machines and systems

  • wear out

    can be transitive: 'the climb wore me out'; as intransitive it overlaps with this sense of 'go'

  • deteriorate

    formal; suggests a slow loss of quality over time

反義詞
  • hold up

    to remain strong and functional despite stress or age

  • last

    to continue functioning for a long time

文法句型

[thing] goes

go + adjective (rusty/flat/dead/blind)

用法筆記

Intransitive — the thing that breaks or wears out is the subject, not the person. Compare: 'the radio went' (intransitive) vs 'she broke the radio' (transitive with 'break'). Can be followed by an adjective describing the resulting state: went rusty, went flat, went dead, went blind.

常見錯誤

I went the television by dropping it.
The television went after I dropped it.
💡This sense of 'go' is intransitive; the thing itself breaks or fails, you cannot 'go' something.

25. of a bell, alarm, or other device — to ring, beep, or sound off

25.動詞不及物B1
釋義

of a bell, alarm, or other device — to ring, beep, or sound off

例句

The school bell went at exactly three o'clock, and children ran outside.

Élise jumped when the car horn went right behind her in traffic.

同義詞
  • sound

    'sound' is more general; 'go' is used for sudden or signal noises

  • ring

    'ring' is specific to bells and telephones

  • chime

    'chime' is for clocks and doorbells making a musical sound

文法句型

go + sound word

用法筆記

Common with words that imitate sounds (bang, crash, ping, beep). The subject is usually the thing making the sound, not a person.

常見錯誤

The bell made.
The bell went.
💡'go' is used for sudden or signal sounds without naming who produced them.

26. used when talking about the words or tune of a song, poem, or story

26.動詞不及物B1
釋義

used when talking about the words or tune of a song, poem, or story

例句

How does that old folk song go? I've forgotten the first verse.

how does something go? for asking about lyrics or content

The nursery rhyme goes something like 'twinkle, twinkle, little star.'

同義詞
  • read

    'read' is used for written text; 'go' is more informal and often used for songs

  • say

    'say' works for notices and signs; 'go' is preferred for longer passages like stories and songs

文法句型

how does something go?

something goes + complement

用法筆記

Often used in questions when the speaker cannot remember exact words. Also common in storytelling (the story goes that…).

常見錯誤

How does the song like?
How does the song go?
💡'go' is the correct verb for asking about lyrics or content.

27. to be regularly found with something else, or to be given to a particular person

27.動詞不及物B2
釋義

to be regularly found with something else, or to be given to a particular person or thing after a decision or contest

例句

Hard work and success often go together, but luck plays a part too.

The prize for best short film went to a director from Lagos.

go to someone: be awarded to a person

同義詞
  • accompany

    'accompany' is more formal, often used in academic writing

  • coincide

    'coincide' is for events happening at the same time; 'go together' is for things that typically occur together

文法句型

go together

go to + person

用法筆記

When talking about awards or jobs, the subject is the thing being given, not the person giving it.

常見錯誤

The prize has gone to her last year.
The prize went to her last year.
💡'go' in this sense uses simple past, not present perfect, with a specific past time.

28. to belong in a particular spot — the place where something is normally kept or f

28.動詞不及物A2
釋義

to belong in a particular spot — the place where something is normally kept or fits

例句

'Where do the clean towels go?' asked Quinn, holding up the folded stack.

go + place expression: where something belongs

The big sofa goes against the back wall, not in front of the window.

同義詞
  • belong

    'belong' emphasises ownership; 'go' emphasises the correct arrangement or position

  • fit

    'fit' is about size and shape; 'go' is about the right position or place

文法句型

go + preposition of place

用法筆記

Almost always used with a phrase telling where (preposition + place). Very common in questions about where to put things.

常見錯誤

The books go.
The books go on the shelf.
💡this sense of 'go' needs a place expression to complete the meaning.

29. of goods or property — to find a buyer, often at a stated price

29.動詞不及物B1
釋義

of goods or property — to find a buyer, often at a stated price

例句

The concert tickets went in less than ten minutes after they came out.

go + time expression: be sold quickly

Paloma's old bicycle went for just thirty euros at the street market.

同義詞
  • sell

    'sell' is transitive and needs a seller as subject; 'go' is intransitive and the item is the subject

  • retail

    'retail' is used for shops selling to customers at a fixed price

文法句型

go for + price

go + adverb of speed

用法筆記

Often followed by 'for' to state the selling price. Also used with speed words (quickly, fast) to show how fast something sold.

常見錯誤

The tickets went sold quickly.
The tickets went quickly.
💡'go' already means 'be sold,' so adding 'sold' is redundant.

30. to look attractive or be right when used together with something else

30.動詞不及物B1
釋義

to look attractive or be right when used together with something else

例句

Vivek wondered if his brown belt would go with his new black shoes.

That yellow paint doesn't go well with the dark furniture in the room.

同義詞
  • match

    'match' suggests looking the same or very similar; 'go with' is about looking good together even if different

  • suit

    'suit' is about being flattering to a person; 'go with' is about two items working together

  • harmonize

    'harmonize' is more formal, often used about colours and sounds in careful description

反義詞
  • clash

    'clash' is the direct opposite for colours and styles that look bad together

文法句型

go with + something

go together

用法筆記

Almost always followed by 'with' or 'together.' Used for visual matching, flavour pairing, and general suitability.

常見錯誤

This shirt doesn't fit with these trousers.
This shirt doesn't go with these trousers.
💡'fit' is about size; 'go with' is about style and appearance.

31. to use a particular name when meeting people, especially one that is not a perso

31.動詞不及物B2
釋義

to use a particular name when meeting people, especially one that is not a person's full or official name

例句

Her real name is Elizabeth, but at the cafe she goes by Liz.

go by + name: use a shortened or chosen name

Among his close friends, Christopher always went by the nickname Topher.

同義詞
  • be called

    more general; covers official names as well as chosen ones

  • be known as

    wider in scope; often used for public reputation, not just a chosen name

  • answer to

    informal; emphasises that the person responds to that name

文法句型

go by + name

go under the name (of) + name

用法筆記

Almost always passive in idea — the speaker is reporting which name a person chooses to be addressed by. Common subjects: people choosing a short form, a nickname, a stage name, or a pen name.

常見錯誤

He goes by name of Tom.
He goes by the name of Tom.' / 'He goes by Tom.
💡use either 'go by + name' or 'go by the name of + name'; do not drop the article.

32. of an event or situation — to unfold, succeed, or turn out in a certain way

32.動詞不及物B1
釋義

of an event or situation — to unfold, succeed, or turn out in a certain way

例句

How did your job interview at the bank go this morning?

how did + event + go?: asking about an outcome

Amelia's piano recital went really well, and the audience clapped for a long time.

go + adverb: report whether an event was a success

同義詞
  • turn out

    emphasises the final result; 'go' can describe ongoing or completed events

  • proceed

    more formal; focuses on the orderly unfolding of an event

  • unfold

    literary; suggests a story-like sequence

文法句型

go well / badly / smoothly

how did + event + go?

things are going + adverb

用法筆記

Almost always paired with an evaluative adverb (well, badly, smoothly, fine) or follows a question word about outcome (how, what such-and-such was like). Distinguish from sense 'BE UNDERWAY' (sense 2), which is about literal motion or journey progress.

常見錯誤

The party went very good.
The party went very well.
💡use the adverb 'well', not the adjective 'good', after this sense of 'go'.

go — noun

go — adjective