Go
/ɡoʊ/noun
To move from one place to another; to proceed.
Did you know?The word 'go' has ancient ties to the concept of movement in rituals and spells, emphasizing the power of intention in navigation through life.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*gʰeu̯-
“to leave, to be in motion”
Ancient Greek
Greek
ἔχω (ékhō)
“to have, to hold; metaphorically linked to moving forward or possessing a path”
Old English
Anglo-Saxon
gān
“to go, to walk, to proceed; associated with both physical and spiritual journeys”
14th Century
Middle English
gonne
“to go, to walk; often linked to a sense of urgency or purpose in travel”
Modern English
English
go
“to move or proceed; now a common command reflecting action and intent.”