Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Go”
To move or travel from one place to a different place; to depart or leave a location.
Word Family of Go
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- 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
Origin and Word Formation of Go
From Old English 'gān'; Proto-Germanic 'ganhanan', meaning to walk or go.
Common Word Form Mistakes with Go
Wrong: I am go to the park.
Correct: I am going to the park.
After 'am' or other forms of 'be', use the gerund '-ing' form 'going', not the base form 'go'.
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Go
What are the word forms of “go”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “go”?
“go” is primarily a verb. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “go” come from?
From Old English 'gān'; Proto-Germanic 'ganhanan', meaning to walk or go.