Grammar · Phrasal verbs

Phrasal verbs with GO

Phrasal verbs with 'GO'

What are phrasal verbs?

Phrasal verbs usually consists of 

verb + preposition / adverb.

They are group of words that function together as a verb.

Let’s learn the phrasal verbs which go along (go phrasal verb) the verb ‘GO’.

go into

go phrasal verbs

go into – to investigate.

Example: She went into the minute details of the project.

go down

go phrasal verbs

‘go down’ phrasal verb can be used in two ways which represent two different meanings.

go down – to be received with approval.

Example: My project went down well during the viva.

go down – to be defeated in a competition.

Example: The A team went down to the B team in a class quiz.

go over

go phrasal verbs

go over – to examine something.

Example: You need to go over your syllabus before submitting it to the Principal.

go back on

go phrasal verbs

go back on – to withdraw or break a promise.

Example: To go back on ones promise is like stabbing behind the back.

We should not go back on our promises to have a healthy relationship.

go after

go phrasal verbs

go after – to try to catch.

Example: The dog went after him to bite.

go ahead

go phrasal verbs

go ahead – to start or continue to do something.

Example: Sam said, “Let’s go ahead and start on the project.”

The counsellor agreed to go ahead with the plan.

go against

go phrasal verbs

go against – to oppose someone or something.

Example: To go against the rules is like walking into a lion’s mouth.

One should not go against the rules to not to be expelled in schools and colleges.