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go

/ɡəʉ/
noun

  1. The act of going.

  2. A turn at something, or in something (e.g. a game).

    "It’s your go."

    Similar: move, stint, turn

  3. An attempt, a try.

    "I’ll give it a go."

    Similar: attempt, bash, shot, stab, try

Synonymsattempt, bash, shot, stab, try, energy
verb

  1. To move:

    Similar: cross, draw, drift, fare, move

  2. (chiefly of a machine) To work or function (properly); to move or perform (as required).

    "The engine just won't go anymore."

    Similar: function, operate, work

  3. To start; to begin (an action or process).

    "Get ready, get set, go!"

Synonymsbecome, change into, turn, cross, draw, drift
Antonymsfreeze, halt, remain, stand still, stay, stop
adjective

  1. Working correctly and ready to commence operation; approved and able to be put into action.

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