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What is the Plural of “Go”?

This page treats the word as a noun when it has a countable noun use.

SingulargoPluralgoes
Rule: regularIPA: /ɡoʊ/

Singular and Plural Form of Go

Go is the singular noun form. Goes is the plural form.

Dictionary meaning: To move or travel from one place to a different place; to depart or leave a location.

Why is the Plural of Go “goes”?

The Regular Plural Rule for Go

Words ending in consonant + o typically add -es. Example: go → goes

How to Remember the Plural of Go

Just add -s to “go” to make “goes”. Most English nouns follow this pattern.

Singular vs Plural Examples with Go

See go and goes used in real sentences side by side.

  • I go to work every morning at eight o'clock. A1
  • Where are you going this afternoon? A1
  • They have gone to the store to buy groceries. A1

How to Pronounce Go and Goes

Pronounced like 'goh'; rhymes with 'know', 'slow', and 'show'.

Origin and Etymology of Go

From Old English 'gān'; Proto-Germanic 'ganhanan', meaning to walk or go.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Plural of Go

What is the plural of “go”?

The plural of “go” is “goes”.

Is “goes” regular or irregular?

This page classifies it as regular based on the available plural data.

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