go far en · VERB
Pronunciation
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Meanings
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(idiomatic, intransitive) To attain success, especially from humble origins; achieve a great deal.
The new shed, in conjunction with the existing multiple-unit shed, goes far to provide a complete diesel motive power depot at Stratford, [...].
1960 December, “New G.E. Line diesel loco maintenance depot at Stratford”, in Trains Illustrated, page 767:Keep studying and you'll go far.
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(idiomatic, in negative constructions, intransitive) To cover significant expenses.
A ten-pound note doesn't go far these days.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| going far | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| gone far | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| goes far | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| went far | Tense=Past | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (8)
pl odnieść sukces (to attain success) · pl odnosić sukces (to attain success) · de es weit bringen (to attain success) · es llegar lejos (to attain success) · fr aller loin (to attain success) · ro ajunge departe (to attain success) · fi päästä pitkälle (to attain success) · ru далеко́ пойти́ (to attain success)