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goes far

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

Meaning of go far

Verb

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

  1. (idiomatic, intransitive) To attain success, especially from humble origins; achieve a great deal.
    • Keep studying and you'll go far.
    Synonyms:
    go a long way
  2. (idiomatic, intransitive) To cover significant expenses.
    • A ten-pound note doesn't go far these days.

Questions about goes far

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

Words near goes far in the dictionary

  1. goes Dutch
  2. goes easy
  3. goes equipped
  4. goes ER
  5. goes face
  6. goes far
  7. goes fetal
  8. goes five-hole
  9. goes for
  10. goes for a Burton
  11. goes for a song

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