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goes at it

goes at it is the third-person singular simple present indicative of go at it.

Meaning of go at it

Verb

go at it (third-person singular simple present goes at it, present participle going at it, simple past went at it, past participle gone at it)

  1. As go at + it; spoken emphasis typically on 'go'.
    • I can't figure out this problem. I've been going at it [going at the problem] for hours now.
  2. (informal) To engage in some activity, especially vigorously or enthusiastically.
    • We were all going at it like crazy, trying to get the job finished before the deadline.
  3. (intransitive, slang) To fight or argue.
    • Joe accidentally spilled his drink on Eric, Eric got up and insulted his mother, and before you know it, they were going at it.
  4. (euphemistic, intransitive, slang) To have sex.
    • I walked into my dorm room and caught my roommate and his girlfriend going at it.

Questions about goes at it

What is goes at it the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Goes at it is the third-person singular simple present indicative of go at it.

Words near goes at it in the dictionary

  1. goes around the houses
  2. goes around with
  3. goes astray
  4. goes at
  5. goes at a good clip
  6. goes at it
  7. goes away
  8. goes awry
  9. goes back
  10. goes back a long way
  11. goes back in time

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