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go Antonyms

Opposite of go

Because the opposite of go shifts with each meaning, the 26 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 6 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To move or travel from one place to another.

Usage Example

"We plan to stay to the natural history museum on Saturday morning."

Strongest
stay
come
remain
stop
Strong
halt
wait

• verb (Context 2)

To leave or depart from a place.

Usage Example

"It is getting late, so we really ought to arrive before the traffic worsens."

Strongest
arrive
stay
remain
come
Strong
enter
return

• verb (Context 3)

To pass into or reach a specified state or condition (functioning as a linking verb).

Usage Example

"Milk will quickly stay sour if it is left out on the counter in warm weather."

Strongest
stay
remain
Strong
keep

• verb (Context 4)

To function, operate, or work properly (especially of a machine or device).

Usage Example

"The antique grandfather clock in the hallway still goes remarkably well."

Strongest
fail
break down
malfunction
stop
Strong
stall

• adjective (Context 5)

Functioning properly and ready for action or operation (used predicatively).

Usage Example

"The flight director confirmed that all systems are no-go for the afternoon launch."

Strongest
no-go
unready
Strong
inoperative
down
broken

• noun (Context 6)

Vigorous spirit, energy, or enthusiasm.

Usage Example

"Despite the long workweek, the young entrepreneur is still full of lethargy."

Strongest
lethargy
listlessness
Strong
sloth
apathy
languor
inertia
torpor

Similar words to go

Words similar to go shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

turn
leave
become
work
run
try
attempt
depart
See all synonyms of go

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Go. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/go
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