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go at

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈɡoʊ ət/ · UK /ˈɡəʊ ət/

go at means: To start dealing with a task or problem, often with energy or in a particular way.

verb

TACKLE A TASKB2

To start dealing with a task or problem, often with energy or in a particular way.

  • She went at the job eagerly.
  • We are going at this problem from the wrong direction.
  • Try going at the task with a clear plan.

How to use it: go at something with something (She went at the task with great energy.)

Similar words: tackle, take on

Common phrases: go at something, go at a problem

TIME OR SPEEDA2

To travel or leave at a particular time or speed.

  • We can go at noon.
  • The train went at a steady speed.
  • Do you want to go at six?

Common phrases: go at noon, go at full speed

ATTACK OR ARGUEB2

To start attacking someone or arguing angrily with them.

  • The dogs went at each other.
  • She went at him for losing the keys.
  • They were going at each other over money again.

How to use it: go at someone with something (He went at the guard with a stick.)

Similar words: attack, lay into

Common phrases: go at someone, go at each other

Questions about go at

What does go at mean?

To start dealing with a task or problem, often with energy or in a particular way.

What is go at in other languages?

Türkçe: ele almak · Español: abordar · Français: s’attaquer à · Deutsch: angehen · Italiano: affrontare · 日本語: 取り組む

How do you pronounce go at?

In American English /ˈɡoʊ ət/; in British English /ˈɡəʊ ət/.

How do you use go at in a sentence?

She went at the job eagerly. We are going at this problem from the wrong direction.

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