go all the way
go all the way verb: to travel the entire distance to one's intended destination.
Verb
go all the way (third-person singular simple present goes all the way, present participle going all the way, simple past went all the way, past participle gone all the way)
- To travel the entire distance to one's intended destination.
- To continue to the conclusion of a task or project.
- Synonyms:
- cross the line
- To have sexual intercourse.
- Let's go all the way, baby / Let's not wait / Let's go all the way, down, it's alright1977, “Let’s Go All the Way (Down)”, in I Keep Coming Back for More, performed by Brenda & the Tabulations
- Take my hand and come with me / And let me show you true ecstasy / Boy, be brave, don't be afraid / 'Cause tonight we're gonna go all the way1994 December 6, R. Kelly, “Age Ain't Nothing but a Number”, in Age Ain't Nothing but a Number, performed by Aaliyah, track 4
- Synonyms:
- do it
Synonyms of go all the way
Antonyms
Forms of go all the way
| third-person singular present | goes all the way |
|---|---|
| present participle | going all the way |
| past | went all the way |
| past participle | gone all the way |
Questions about go all the way
- What does go all the way mean?
- Go all the way means to travel the entire distance to one's intended destination.
- What part of speech is go all the way?
- Go all the way is a verb.
- What is the past tense of go all the way?
- The past tense of go all the way is went all the way.
Words near go all the way in the dictionary
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