goes
pronunciation
How to pronounce goes in British English:
UK [ɡəʊz]
How to pronounce goes in American English:
US [goʊz]
Word Origin
- goes
- third person singular of go, Old English gaæs (Northumbrian), displacing alternative goeth (Old English gaeþ) except in archaic and liturgical use. Who goes there? as a sentry's challenge is from 1590s. Expression anything goes "there are no rules or limits" is from 1921; earlier everything goes (1879). That goes without saying (1878) translates French cela va sans dire.
Example
- 1. You don 't care who goes , I suppose ?
- 2. Can governments make sure this inevitable adjustment goes smoothly ?
- 3. As the official record goes , hitler never had children .
- 4. Then he goes grocery shopping .
- 5. When the alarm goes off , return to your routine .