Word Verb
GOES
v.
A1 Beginner US /ˈɡoʊz/ UK /ɡˈəʊz/ goes
Definition
v.to move from one place to another or to travel. You use this form when talking about a person, animal, or thing in the singular.
v.the third-person singular present tense of 'go', indicating movement, departure, or a change in state.
Examples
“She goes to the gym every morning.”
“The local bus goes through the city center before heading toward the train station.”
“While the primary route remains closed for repairs, the detour goes around the mountain and adds twenty minutes to the total commute time.”
Usage
The third-person singular form of 'go'; used with subjects like 'he', 'she', 'it', or singular nouns.
Pitfall
He go to schoolHe goes to school
In the present tense, singular subjects (he/she/it) require the 'es' ending for this verb.
This entry
Level A1 · Beginner
Frequency Very common
Updated