Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of go
"The team went to celebrate their victory, but she goes home early because she has an exam tomorrow."
In plain English: In this context, goes is not a noun but a verb that means to move from one place to another or to happen.
"The go of the machine has finally worn out."
Usage: Do not use "goes" as a standalone noun to refer to an action or attempt; it is strictly the third-person singular verb form of "go." If you need the plural noun for the concept of attempts, use "goes" only when referring to specific instances like "the last few goes," though "attempts" is often clearer.
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of go
"She goes to the gym every morning before work."
In plain English: Goes is the present tense form of go that describes moving from one place to another or happening at a certain time.
"The car goes fast on the highway."
Usage: Use "goes" only when referring to a singular third-person subject like he, she, or it performing an action in the present tense. Avoid using it with plural subjects such as they or we, which require the base form "go.
The word goes likely originated as an English borrowing of either a Dutch or Portuguese habitational surname derived from cities named Goes or Góis. In both cases, the term entered English to refer to these specific locations rather than describing an action.