Use “GO” in English – 5 Ways
The word “go” can be a noun or a verb, but in today’s lesson I’m going to teach you 5 ways to use the verb “go.”
You can watch my video lesson or keep scrolling down to read.
#1 GO
definition: move / travel / leave
I plan to go to Paris next summer.
She went to the store to buy some groceries.
It’s getting late. We should go. (leave)
It’s important to remember that “go to home” is not correct. Why? When a verb is describing traveling or moving to the direction of home, “home” is an adverb. We also wouldn’t use “to” with other adverbs.
We should go to home.
Go to upstairs and check on the baby.
I went to there.
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#2 GO
definition: two or more things match
The color of his shirt goes perfectly with his pants.
The curtains in the living room go well with the furniture.
The flavors in the dish go nicely with the cocktail.
#3 GO + adjective
definition: to become / to transform
Usually this is a negative transformation.
My hair started going gray at the age of 25.
My mind went blank when the interviewer asked me the first question.
However, “go + adjective” isn’t always negative:
More and more people are going green. They are trying to help the environment.
#4 GO
definition: say
This use of “go” is very informal.
A goes “moo.” = A cow says “moo.”
It was so embarrassing. I went, “Howdy Mr. Boss” when I saw my boss this morning. I have no idea why I said that.
#5 GO
definition: this is the usual location
My socks and undies always go in the top drawer of my dresser.
A: Where do these books go?
B: They just go on the coffee table. Thanks.
