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- [goh af-ter, ahf-]
- /goʊ ˈæf tər, ˈɑf-/
- /ɡəʊ ˈɑːftə(r)/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [goh af-ter, ahf-]
- /goʊ ˈæf tər, ˈɑf-/
Definitions of go after words
- verb without object go after to move or proceed, especially to or from something: They're going by bus. 1
- verb without object go after to leave a place; depart: People were coming and going all the time. 1
- verb without object go after to keep or be in motion; function or perform as required: Can't you go any faster in your work? 1
- verb without object go after to become as specified: to go mad. 1
- verb without object go after to continue in a certain state or condition; be habitually: to go barefoot. 1
- verb without object go after to act as specified: Go warily if he wants to discuss terms. 1
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Origin of go after
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English gon, Old English gān; cognate with Old High German gēn, German gehen
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Go after
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
go after popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 100% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for go after
adj go after
- tough — strong and durable; not easily broken or cut.
- bold — Bold lines or designs are drawn in a clear, strong way.
- zealous — full of, characterized by, or due to zeal; ardently active, devoted, or diligent. Synonyms: enthusiastic, eager, fervid, fervent, intense, passionate, warm. Antonyms: apathetic; lackadaisical.
- forceful — full of force; powerful; vigorous; effective: a forceful plea for peace.
- cocky — Someone who is cocky is so confident and sure of their abilities that they annoy other people.
verb go after
- overtake — to catch up with in traveling or pursuit; draw even with: By taking a cab to the next town, we managed to overtake and board the train.
- get — to receive or come to have possession, use, or enjoyment of: to get a birthday present; to get a pension.
- make — to bring into existence by shaping or changing material, combining parts, etc.: to make a dress; to make a channel; to make a work of art.
- reach — to get to or get as far as in moving, going, traveling, etc.: The boat reached the shore.
- take — to get into one's hold or possession by voluntary action: to take a cigarette out of a box; to take a pen and begin to write.
Antonyms for go after
adj go after
- meek — humbly patient or docile, as under provocation from others.
- timid — lacking in self-assurance, courage, or bravery; easily alarmed; timorous; shy.
- apathetic — If you describe someone as apathetic, you are criticizing them because they do not seem to be interested in or enthusiastic about doing anything.
- lethargic — of, relating to, or affected with lethargy; drowsy; sluggish; apathetic.
- impotent — not potent; lacking power or ability.
verb go after
- misunderstand — to take (words, statements, etc.) in a wrong sense; understand wrongly.
- dissuade — to deter by advice or persuasion; persuade not to do something (often followed by from): She dissuaded him from leaving home.
- deny — When you deny something, you state that it is not true.
- disallow — to refuse to allow; reject; veto: to disallow a claim for compensation.
- refuse — to decline to accept (something offered): to refuse an award.
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