Travel vs. Go — What's the Difference?
By Urooj Arif & Maham Liaqat — Updated on March 28, 2024
Travel refers to the activity of moving between distant geographical locations, often involving longer distances and durations, while go simply denotes the act of moving or proceeding from one place to another, regardless of distance or purpose.
Difference Between Travel and Go
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Key Differences
Travel typically implies a journey that covers a significant distance and is often associated with purposes such as exploration, leisure, business, or visiting. On the other hand, go is a more general verb that encompasses any act of moving from one location to another.
While travel often carries with it the idea of experiencing new cultures, environments, or activities, go is neutral regarding the experience or purpose of the movement. For example, one can travel to another country for a holiday, experiencing new cultures and landscapes, whereas one can go to the store or go to work without the implication of a significant or experiential journey.
Travel can also imply a degree of leisure or exploration not present in the simpler action of going. People often travel for the sake of enjoyment, adventure, or relaxation. Conversely, go is utilitarian, indicating the action of movement without implying leisure, exploration, or the seeking of experiences.
The preparation involved in travel versus going reflects their differences. Travel may require booking flights, arranging accommodations, and planning itineraries, while going is straightforward, requiring minimal to no preparation, depending on the context.
The impact on the individual also distinguishes travel from go. Travel can be transformative, offering new insights and experiences that can change one’s perspective. In contrast, go is a routine part of daily life, often unnoticed and unlikely to significantly impact one’s worldview or self-understanding.
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Comparison Chart
Definition
Moving between distant geographical locations
Moving or proceeding from one place to another
Distance
Often long distances
Any distance, short or long
Purpose
Exploration, leisure, business, visiting
Can be for any reason, including routine activities
Preparation
May involve detailed planning and arrangements
Minimal to no preparation required
Transportation
Uses various modes, like planes, trains, and cars
Can involve any mode of transportation or none
Experience
Associated with new experiences and cultures
Neutral regarding experience
Impact
Can be transformative and enriching
Generally routine, with little impact
Compare with Definitions
Travel
The activity of exploring distant places.
They love to travel to exotic locations every summer.
Go
To move from one place to another.
He goes to work by bike every day.
Travel
Offers new perspectives and experiences.
Travel has broadened her understanding of the world.
Go
Utilitarian, related to routine or necessity.
We need to go to the store for groceries.
Travel
Requires planning and resources.
Planning their travel itinerary took weeks but was worth the effort.
Go
Can be used for daily activities.
She goes to the gym in the mornings.
Travel
Can be for various purposes.
He often travels for business, but also enjoys the cultural experiences.
Go
Neutral in terms of experience.
They went to the meeting and returned immediately.
Travel
Often involves leisure and adventure.
Her passion for travel has taken her to over 50 countries.
Go
Implies action without specifying distance.
Let's go to the park.
Travel
Travel is the movement of people between distant geographical locations. Travel can be done by foot, bicycle, automobile, train, boat, bus, airplane, ship or other means, with or without luggage, and can be one way or round trip.
Go
Move from one place to another; travel
We've a long way to go
She longs to go back home
He went out to the shops
Travel
Make a journey, typically of some length
We travelled thousands of miles
The vessel had been travelling from Libya to Ireland
Go
Leave; depart
I really must go
Travel
(of an object or radiation) move, typically in a constant or predictable way
Light travels faster than sound
Go
Intend or be likely or intended to be or do something (used to express a future tense)
She's going to have a baby
I'm going to be late for work
Travel
Take more than the allowed number of steps (typically two) while holding the ball without dribbling it.
Go
Pass into or be in a specified state, especially an undesirable one
The food is going bad
No one went hungry in our house
He's gone crazy
Travel
The action of travelling
My job involves a lot of travel
Go
Proceed or turn out in a specified way
At first all went well
How did the weekend go?
Travel
The range, rate, or mode of motion of a part of a machine
Two proximity switches detect when the valve has reached the end of its travel
Go
Be harmonious, complementary, or matching
Rosemary goes with roast lamb
The earrings and the scarf don't really go
Travel
To go from one place to another, as on a trip; journey.
Go
(of a machine or device) function
My car won't go
Travel
To go from place to place as a salesperson or agent.
Go
Contribute to or be put into (a whole)
Considerable effort went into making the operation successful
Travel
To move or pass, as from one person to another
Reports of the king's death traveled from village to village.
Go
(of an article) be regularly kept or put in a particular place
Remember which card goes in which slot
Travel
To be transmitted, as light or sound
The speed at which sound travels through water.
Go
(of a song or account) have a specified content or wording
If you haven't heard it, the story goes like this
Travel
To move along a course, as a phonograph needle in the groove of a record.
Go
Use a toilet; urinate or defecate
He had to go but couldn't, because she was still in the bathroom
Travel
(Informal) To move swiftly
This car can really travel.
Go
An attempt or trial at something
Have a go at answering the questions yourself
Travel
To go about in the company of a particular group; associate
Travels in wealthy circles.
Go
A person's turn to use or do something
Come on Tony, it's your go
I had a go on Nigel's racing bike
Travel
To admit of being transported without loss of quality; Some wines travel poorly.
Go
Spirit, animation, or energy
There's no go in me at all these days
Travel
(Basketball) To move illegally while holding the ball, usually by taking more than two steps between dribbles or by moving a foot that has been established as a pivot.
Go
A state of affairs
This seems a rum sort of go
Travel
To pass or journey over or through; traverse
Travel the roads of Europe.
Go
An enterprise which has been approved
Tell them the project is a go
Travel
The act or process of traveling from one place to another
With the railroad, travel between cities became swift.
Go
A Japanese board game of territorial possession and capture.
Travel
A series of journeys
Her travels in Africa.
Go
Functioning properly
All systems go
Travel
An account of one's journeys.
Go
To move or travel; proceed
We will go by bus. Solicitors went from door to door seeking donations. How fast can the boat go?.
Travel
The activity or business of arranging trips or providing services for travelers
She works in travel.
Go
To move away from a place; depart
Go before I cry.
Travel
Movement or passage
The travel of the planets around the sun.
Go
To pursue a certain course
Messages that go through diplomatic channels to the ambassador.
Travel
The motion of a piece of machinery, especially of a reciprocating part; stroke.
Go
To resort to another, as for aid
Went directly to the voters of her district.
Travel
The length of a mechanical stroke.
Go
To extend between two points or in a certain direction; run
Curtains that go from the ceiling to the floor.
Travel
(intransitive) To be on a journey, often for pleasure or business and with luggage; to go from one place to another.
John seems to spend as much time travelling as he does in the office.
Go
To give entry; lead
A stairway that goes to the basement.
Travel
(intransitive) To pass from one place to another; to move or transmit
Soundwaves can travel through water.
The supposedly secret news of Mary's engagement travelled quickly through her group of friends.
Go
To function properly
The car won't go.
Travel
To move illegally by walking or running without dribbling the ball.
Go
To have currency.
Travel
(transitive) To travel throughout (a place).
I’ve travelled the world.
Go
To pass from one person to another; circulate
Wild rumors were going around the office.
Travel
(transitive) To force to journey.
Go
To pass as the result of a sale
The gold watch went to the highest bidder.
Travel
(obsolete) To labour; to travail.
Go
(Informal) Used as an intensifier or to indicate annoyance when joined by and to a coordinate verb
She went and complained to Personnel.
Travel
The act of traveling; passage from place to place.
Space travel
Travel to Spain
Go
Used in the progressive tense with an infinitive to indicate future intent or expectation
I am going to learn how to dance.
Travel
(in the plural) A series of journeys.
I’m off on my travels around France again.
Go
To continue to be in a certain condition or continue an activity
Go barefoot.
Travel
(in the plural) An account of one's travels.
He released his travels in 1900, two years after returning from Africa.
Go
To come to be in a certain condition
Go mad.
Hair that had gone gray.
Travel
The activity or traffic along a route or through a given point.
Go
To continue to be in effect or operation
A lease with one year to go.
Travel
The working motion of a piece of machinery; the length of a mechanical stroke.
There was a lot of travel in the handle, because the tool was out of adjustment.
My drill press has a travel of only 1.5 inches.
Go
To carry out an action to a certain point or extent
Your parents went to great expense to put you through college.
Travel
(obsolete) Labour; parturition; travail.
Go
To be called; be known
Our friend William often goes by Billy.
Travel
Distance that a keyboard's key moves vertically when depressed.
The keys have great travel.
Go
To be customarily located; belong
The fork goes to the left of the plate. Where do the plates go?.
Travel
To labor; to travail.
Go
To be capable of entering or fitting
Will the suitcase go into the trunk of your car?.
Travel
To go or march on foot; to walk; as, to travel over the city, or through the streets.
Go
To pass into someone's possession
All the jewelry went to her heirs.
Travel
To pass by riding, or in any manner, to a distant place, or to many places; to journey; as, a man travels for his health; he is traveling in California.
Go
To be allotted
How much of your salary goes for rent?.
Travel
To pass; to go; to move.
Time travels in divers paces with divers persons.
Go
To be a contributing factor
It all goes to show us that the project can be completed on time.
Travel
To journey over; to traverse; as, to travel the continent.
Go
To have a particular form
As the saying goes.
Travel
To force to journey.
They shall not be traveled forth of their own franchises.
Go
To be such, by and large
Well behaved, as big dogs go.
Travel
The act of traveling, or journeying from place to place; a journey.
With long travel I am stiff and weary.
His travels ended at his country seat.
Go
To extend in time
The story goes back to the Middle Ages.
Travel
An account, by a traveler, of occurrences and observations during a journey; as, a book of travels; - often used as the title of a book; as, Travels in Italy.
Go
To pass by; elapse
The day went pleasantly enough until I received your call.
Travel
The length of stroke of a reciprocating piece; as, the travel of a slide valve.
Go
To be used up or finished
My interest in such things has gone.
Travel
Labor; parturition; travail.
Go
To be discarded or abolished
All luxuries will have to go.
Travel
The act of going from one place to another;
He enjoyed selling but he hated the travel
Go
To become weak; fail
His hearing has started to go.
Travel
A movement through space that changes the location of something
Go
To give way; break up
The dam is about to go.
Travel
Self-propelled movement
Go
To cease living; die.
Travel
Change location; move, travel, or proceed;
How fast does your new car go?
We travelled from Rome to Naples by bus
The policemen went from door to door looking for the suspect
The soldiers moved towards the city in an attempt to take it before night fell
Go
To happen or develop; fare
How are things going?.
Travel
Undertake a journey or trip
Go
To have a successful outcome
Creativity that made the advertising campaign really go.
Travel
Make a trip for pleasure
Go
To be suitable or appropriate as an accessory or accompaniment
A color that goes beautifully with your complexion.
Travel
Travel upon or across;
Travel the oceans
Go
To have authority
Whatever I say goes.
Travel
Undergo transportation as in a vehicle;
We travelled North on Rte. 508
Go
To be valid, acceptable, or adequate.
Travel
Travel from place to place, as for the purpose of finding work, preaching, or acting as a judge
Go
(Informal) To urinate or defecate
I left the meeting early because I really had to go!.
Go
(Informal) To begin an act
Here goes!.
Go
(Obsolete) To walk.
Go
To proceed or move according to
I was free to go my own way.
Go
To traverse
Only two of the runners went the entire distance.
Go
To engage in
Went skiing.
Go
To bet
Go $20 on the black horse.
Go
To bid
I'll go $500 on the vase.
Go
To take on the responsibility or obligation for
Go bail for a client.
Go
To participate to (a given extent)
Will you go halves with me if we win the lottery?.
Go
To amount to; weigh
A shark that went 400 pounds.
Go
(Sports) To have as a record
Went 3 for 4 against their best pitcher.
Go
(Informal) To enjoy
I could go a cold beer right now.
Go
(Informal) To say or utter. Used chiefly in verbal narration
First I go, "Thank you," then he goes, "What for?".
Go
The act or an instance of going.
Go
An attempt; an effort
Had a go at acting.
Go
The time or period of an activity.
Go
(Informal) Energy; vitality
Had lots of go.
Go
The go-ahead.
Go
Often Go The starting point
"And from Go there was something deliciously illicit about the whole affair" (Erica Abeel).
Go
(Informal) A situation in which planned operations can be effectuated
The space mission is a go.
Go
A board game of Chinese origin in which two players take turns placing counters on the points formed by the intersection of 19 vertical and 19 horizontal lines.
Go
(Informal) Functioning correctly and ready for action
All systems are go.
Go
To move:
Go
(intransitive) To move through space (especially to or through a place). May be used of tangible things like people or cars, or intangible things like moods or information.
Why don’t you go with us?
This train goes through Cincinnati on its way to Chicago.
Chris, where are you going?
There's no public transit where I'm going.
Wow, look at him go!
Go
(intransitive) To move or travel through time (either literally—in a fictional or hypothetical situation in which time travel is possible—or in one's mind or knowledge of the historical record). See also go back.
Yesterday was the second-wettest day on record; you have to go all the way back to 1896 to find a day when more rain fell.
Fans want to see the Twelfth Doctor go to the 51st century to visit River in the library.
Go
(intransitive) To navigate (to a file or folder on a computer, a site on the internet, a memory, etc).
Go
To move (a particular distance, or in a particular fashion).
We've only gone twenty miles today.
This car can go circles around that one.
Go
(intransitive) To move or travel in order to do something, or to do something while moving.
We went swimming.
Let's go shopping.
Go
(intransitive) To leave; to move away.
Please don't go!
I really must be going.
Workmen were coming and going at all hours of the night.
Go
To walk; to travel on one's feet.
Go
To work or function (properly); to move or perform (as required).
The engine just won't go anymore.
Go
(intransitive) To start; to begin (an action or process).
Get ready, get set, go!
On your marks, get set, go!
On your marks, set, go!
Here goes nothing.
Let's go and hunt.
Go
(intransitive) To take a turn, especially in a game.
It’s your turn; go.
Go
(intransitive) To attend.
I go to school at the schoolhouse.
She went to Yale.
They only go to church on Christmas.
Go
To proceed:
Go
(intransitive) To proceed (often in a specified manner, indicating the perceived quality of an event or state).
That went well.
"How are things going?" "Not bad, thanks."
Go
To proceed (especially to do something foolish).
Why'd you have to go and do that?
Why'd you have to go do that?
He just went and punched the guy.
Go
To follow or travel along (a path):
Go
To follow or proceed according to (a course or path).
Let's go this way for a while.
She was going that way anyway, so she offered to show him where it was.
Go
To travel or pass along.
Go
(intransitive) To extend (from one point in time or space to another).
This property goes all the way to the state line.
Go
(intransitive) To lead (to a place); to give access to.
Does this road go to Fort Smith?
Go
(copulative) To become. The adjective that follows usually describes a negative state.
You'll go blind.
The milk went bad / went sour.
I went crazy / went mad.
After failing as a criminal, he decided to go straight.
The video clip went viral.
Don't tell my Mum: she'll go ballistic.
Go
To assume the obligation or function of; to be, to serve as.
Go
To continuously or habitually be in a state.
I don't want my children to go hungry.
We went barefoot in the summer.
Go
(copulative) To come to (a certain condition or state).
They went into debt, she goes to sleep around 10 o'clock.
The local shop wants to go digital, and eventually go global.
Go
(intransitive) To change (from one value to another) in the meaning of wend.
The traffic light went straight from green to red.
Go
To turn out, to result; to come to (a certain result).
How did your meeting with Smith go?
Go
(intransitive) To tend (toward a result).
Well, that goes to show you.
These experiences go to make us stronger.
Go
To contribute to a (specified) end product or result.
Qualities that go to make a lady / lip-reader / sharpshooter
Go
To pass, to be used up:
Go
To elapse, to pass; to slip away. Compare go by.
The time went slowly.
Go
(intransitive) To end or disappear. Compare go away.
After three days, my headache finally went.
Go
(intransitive) To be spent or used up.
His money went on drink.
Go
(intransitive) To die.
Go
To be lost or out:
Go
To be lost.
Go
To be out.
Go
To break down or apart:
Go
(intransitive) To collapse or give way, to break apart.
Go
(intransitive) To break down or decay.
My mind is going.
She's 83; her eyesight is starting to go.
Go
(intransitive) To be sold.
The car went for five thousand dollars.
The store is closing down so everything must go.
Go
(intransitive) To be discarded or disposed of.
This chair has got to go.
All this old rubbish can go.
Go
(intransitive) To be given, especially to be assigned or allotted.
The property shall go to my wife.
The award went to Steven Spielberg.
Go
To survive or get by; to last or persist for a stated length of time.
How long can you go without water?
We've gone without your help for a while now.
I've gone ten days now without a cigarette.
Can you two go twenty minutes without arguing?!
Go
To have a certain record.
They've gone one for three in this series.
The team is going five in a row.
Go
To be authoritative, accepted, or valid:
Go
(intransitive) To have (final) authority; to be authoritative.
Whatever the boss says goes, do you understand?
Go
(intransitive) To be accepted.
Anything goes around here.
Go
(intransitive) To be valid.
Go
To say (something), to make a sound:
Go
To say (something, aloud or to oneself). Often used in present tense.
I go, "As if!" And she was all like, "Whatever!"
As soon as I did it, I went "that was stupid."
Go
(transitive) To make the (specified) sound.
Cats go "meow". Motorcycles go "vroom".
Go
(intransitive) To sound; to make a noise.
I woke up just before the clock went.
Go
To be expressed or composed (a certain way).
The tune goes like this.
As the story goes, he got the idea for the song while sitting in traffic.
Go
(intransitive) To resort (to).
I'll go to court if I have to.
Go
To apply or subject oneself to:
Go
To apply oneself; to undertake; to have as one's goal or intention. Compare be going to.
I'm going to join a sports team.
I wish you'd go and get a job.
He went to pick it up, but it rolled out of reach.
He's going to leave town tomorrow.
Go
(intransitive) To make an effort, to subject oneself (to something).
You didn't have to go to such trouble.
I never thought he'd go so far as to call you.
She went to great expense to help them win.
Go
(intransitive) To work (through or over), especially mentally.
I've gone over this a hundred times.
Let's not go into that right now.
Go
To fit (in a place, or together with something):
Go
To fit.
Do you think the sofa will go through the door?
The belt just barely went around his waist.
Go
(intransitive) To be compatible, especially of colors or food and drink.
This shade of red doesn't go with the drapes.
White wine goes better with fish than red wine.
Go
(intransitive) To belong (somewhere).
My shirts go on this side of the wardrobe.
This piece of the jigsaw goes on the other side.
Go
(intransitive) To date.
How long having they been going together?
He's been going with her for two weeks.
Go
To attack:
Go
(intransitive) To fight or attack.
I went at him with a knife.
Go
To fight.
Go
To attack.
Go
To be in general; to be usually.
As sentences go, this one is pretty boring.
Go
(transitive) To take (a particular part or share); to participate in to the extent of.
Let's go halves on this.
Go
(transitive) To yield or weigh.
Those babies go five tons apiece.
Go
To offer, bid or bet an amount; to pay.
That's as high as I can go.
We could go two fifty.
I'll go a ten-spot.
I'll go you a shilling.
I'll go him one better.
Go
To enjoy. Compare go for.
I could go a beer right about now.
Go
To urinate or defecate.
I really need to go.
Have you managed to go today, Mrs. Miggins?
Go
(imperative) Expressing encouragement or approval.
Go, girl! You can do it!
Go
(uncommon) The act of going.
Go
A turn at something, or in something (e.g. a game).
You’ve been on that pinball machine long enough—now let your brother have a go.
It’s your go.
Go
An attempt, a try.
I’ll give it a go.
Go
An approval or permission to do something, or that which has been approved.
We will begin as soon as the boss says it's a go.
Go
An act; the working or operation.
Go
A circumstance or occurrence; an incident, often unexpected.
Go
(dated) The fashion or mode.
Quite the go
Go
(dated) Noisy merriment.
A high go
Go
A glass of spirits; a quantity of spirits.
Go
(uncountable) Power of going or doing; energy; vitality; perseverance.
There is no go in him.
Go
(cribbage) The situation where a player cannot play a card which will not carry the aggregate count above thirty-one.
Go
A period of activity.
Ate it all in one go
Go
A dandy; a fashionable person.
Go
(board game) A strategic board game, originally from China, in which two players (black and white) attempt to control the largest area of the board with their counters.
Go
Working correctly and ready to commence operation; approved and able to be put into action.
Go
Gone.
Go
To pass from one place to another; to be in motion; to be in a state not motionless or at rest; to proceed; to advance; to make progress; - used, in various applications, of the movement of both animate and inanimate beings, by whatever means, and also of the movements of the mind; also figuratively applied.
Go
To move upon the feet, or step by step; to walk; also, to walk step by step, or leisurely.
You know that loveWill creep in service where it can not go.
Thou must run to him; for thou hast staid so long that going will scarce serve the turn.
He fell from running to going, and from going to clambering upon his hands and his knees.
Go
To be passed on fron one to another; to pass; to circulate; hence, with for, to have currency; to be taken, accepted, or regarded.
The man went among men for an old man in the days of Saul.
[The money] should go according to its true value.
Go
To proceed or happen in a given manner; to fare; to move on or be carried on; to have course; to come to an issue or result; to succeed; to turn out.
How goes the night, boy ?
I think, as the world goes, he was a good sort of man enough.
Whether the cause goes for me or against me, you must pay me the reward.
Go
To proceed or tend toward a result, consequence, or product; to tend; to conduce; to be an ingredient; to avail; to apply; to contribute; - often with the infinitive; as, this goes to show.
Against right reason all your counsels go.
To master the foul flend there goeth some complement knowledge of theology.
Go
To apply one's self; to set one's self; to undertake.
Seeing himself confronted by so many, like a resolute orator, he went not to denial, but to justify his cruel falsehood.
Go
To proceed by a mental operation; to pass in mind or by an act of the memory or imagination; - generally with over or through.
By going over all these particulars, you may receive some tolerable satisfaction about this great subject.
Go
To be with young; to be pregnant; to gestate.
The fruit she goes with,I pray for heartily, that it may findGood time, and live.
Go
To move from the person speaking, or from the point whence the action is contemplated; to pass away; to leave; to depart; - in opposition to stay and come.
I will let you go, that ye may sacrifice to the Lord your God; . . . only ye shall not go very far away.
Go
To pass away; to depart forever; to be lost or ruined; to perish; to decline; to decease; to die.
By Saint George, he's gone!That spear wound hath our master sped.
Go
To reach; to extend; to lead; as, a line goes across the street; his land goes to the river; this road goes to New York.
His amorous expressions go no further than virtue may allow.
Go
To have recourse; to resort; as, to go to law.
They never go about . . . to hide or palliate their vices.
Then went this saying abroad among the brethren.
He . . . went aside privately into a desert place.
Nothing so ridiculous, . . . but it goes down whole with him for truth.
The law shall go forth of Zion, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.
He was as ready to go in for statistics as for anything else.
The leaders . . . will not go off until they hear you.
The wedding went off much as such affairs do.
It is not easy to make a simile go on all fours.
There are other men fitter to go out than I.
What went ye out for to see ?
Life itself goes out at thy displeasure.
I must not go over Jordan.
Let me go over, and see the good land that is beyond Jordan.
Ishmael . . . departed to go over to the Ammonites.
If we go over the laws of Christianity, we shall find that . . . they enjoin the same thing.
Go
To take, as a share in an enterprise; to undertake or become responsible for; to bear a part in.
They to go equal shares in the booty.
Go
To bet or wager; as, I'll go you a shilling.
Go
Act; working; operation.
So gracious were the goes of marriage.
Go
A circumstance or occurrence; an incident.
This is a pretty go.
Go
The fashion or mode; as, quite the go.
Go
Noisy merriment; as, a high go.
Go
A glass of spirits.
Go
Power of going or doing; energy; vitality; perseverance; push; as, there is no go in him.
Go
That condition in the course of the game when a player can not lay down a card which will not carry the aggregate count above thirty-one.
Go
Something that goes or is successful; a success; as, he made a go of it; also, an agreement.
"Well," said Fleming, "is it a go?"
Go
A time for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else);
It's my go
A spell of work
Go
Street names for methylenedioxymethamphetamine
Go
A usually brief attempt;
He took a crack at it
I gave it a whirl
Go
A board game for two players who place counters on a grid; the object is to surround and so capture the opponent's counters
Go
Change location; move, travel, or proceed;
How fast does your new car go?
We travelled from Rome to Naples by bus
The policemen went from door to door looking for the suspect
The soldiers moved towards the city in an attempt to take it before night fell
Go
Follow a procedure or take a course;
We should go farther in this matter
She went through a lot of trouble
Go about the world in a certain manner
Messages must go through diplomatic channels
Go
Move away from a place into another direction;
Go away before I start to cry
The train departs at noon
Go
Enter or assume a certain state or condition;
He became annoyed when he heard the bad news
It must be getting more serious
Her face went red with anger
She went into ecstasy
Get going!
Go
Be awarded; be allotted;
The first prize goes to Mary
Her money went on clothes
Go
Have a particular form;
The story or argument runs as follows
As the saying goes...
Go
Stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point;
Service runs all the way to Cranbury
His knowledge doesn't go very far
My memory extends back to my fourth year of life
The facts extend beyond a consideration of her personal assets
Go
Follow a certain course;
The inauguration went well
How did your interview go?
Go
Be abolished or discarded;
These ugly billboards have to go!
These luxuries all had to go under the Khmer Rouge
Go
Be or continue to be in a certain condition;
The children went hungry that day
Go
Make a certain noise or sound;
She went `Mmmmm'
The gun went `bang'
Go
Perform as expected when applied;
The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged in
Does this old car still run well?
This old radio doesn't work anymore
Go
To be spent or finished;
The money had gone after a few days
Gas is running low at the gas stations in the Midwest
Go
Progress by being changed;
The speech has to go through several more drafts
Run through your presentation before the meeting
Go
Continue to live; endure or last;
We went without water and food for 3 days
These superstitions survive in the backwaters of America
The racecar driver lived through several very serious accidents
Go
Pass, fare, or elapse; of a certain state of affairs or action;
How is it going?
The day went well until I got your call
Go
Pass from physical life and lose all all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life;
She died from cancer
They children perished in the fire
The patient went peacefully
Go
Be in the right place or situation;
Where do these books belong?
Let's put health care where it belongs--under the control of the government
Where do these books go?
Go
Be ranked or compare;
This violinist is as good as Juilliard-trained violinists go
Go
Begin or set in motion;
I start at eight in the morning
Ready, set, go!
Go
Have a turn; make one's move in a game;
Can I go now?
Go
Be contained in;
How many times does 18 go into 54?
Go
Be sounded, played, or expressed;
How does this song go again?
Go
Blend or harmonize;
This flavor will blend with those in your dish
This sofa won't go with the chairs
Go
Lead, extend, or afford access;
This door goes to the basement
The road runs South
Go
Be the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desired;
This piece won't fit into the puzzle
Go
Go through in search of something; search through someone's belongings in an unauthorized way;
Who rifled through my desk drawers?
Go
Be spent;
All my money went for food and rent
Go
Give support (to) or make a choice (of) one out of a group or number;
I plumped for the losing candidates
Go
Stop operating or functioning;
The engine finally went
The car died on the road
The bus we travelled in broke down on the way to town
The coffee maker broke
The engine failed on the way to town
Her eyesight went after the accident
Go
Functioning correctly and ready for action;
All systems are go
Common Curiosities
What does it mean to travel?
To travel means to undertake a journey, typically over a significant distance, for purposes like exploration, leisure, or business.
Is going on a vacation considered traveling?
Yes, going on a vacation is considered traveling as it involves journeying to a destination away from one’s usual environment for leisure and experience.
How does technology affect travel?
Technology facilitates travel through online bookings, navigation apps, and digital guides, enhancing accessibility and experience.
Can travel have a negative impact?
Travel can have negative impacts such as environmental degradation, cultural insensitivity, and economic disparity if not undertaken responsibly.
Can going to a nearby park be considered travel?
Going to a nearby park is generally considered a form of going due to the short distance and routine nature, rather than travel.
Can going be considered a form of travel?
Going can be considered a form of travel if it involves moving over significant distances with a purpose beyond mere relocation, though it generally denotes shorter, more routine movements.
What are the benefits of travel?
Benefits of travel include exposure to new cultures, relaxation, adventure, personal growth, and broadened perspectives.
Why do people travel?
People travel for various reasons, including leisure, adventure, cultural exploration, business, and personal growth.
How does travel differ from simply going somewhere?
Travel implies a journey with a purpose such as exploration or leisure over longer distances, often requiring planning, while going is a more general term for movement from one place to another, regardless of the distance or purpose.
How do cultural differences influence travel experiences?
Cultural differences can greatly enrich travel experiences by offering diverse perspectives, traditions, and interactions, enhancing the traveler’s understanding and appreciation of the world.
How can one prepare for travel?
Preparing for travel can involve researching destinations, booking transportation and accommodations, planning itineraries, and packing necessary items.
Is travel necessary for everyone?
While travel is not necessary for everyone, it can offer valuable experiences and perspectives that enrich one’s life.
How can travel impact one’s perspective?
Travel can broaden one’s perspective by exposing them to new ideas, lifestyles, and cultures, fostering empathy and global understanding.
What role does culture play in travel?
Culture plays a significant role in travel, as experiencing and understanding different cultures is often a primary motivation for travelers.
What is eco-friendly travel?
Eco-friendly travel involves making travel decisions that minimize environmental impact and contribute positively to the sustainability of destinations.
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