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Go Around for Dummies

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What does Go Around really mean?

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Hey there! Let's talk about what "go around" means, alright? It's actually a really common phrase that we use in our everyday conversations. So, imagine this: Have you ever seen a merry-go-round at a park or a fair? You know, that colorful ride that spins around and around? Well, when we say "go around," it's like saying something or someone is moving in a circular motion, just like that merry-go-round!

But wait! There's more to it. "Go around" can also mean something else. Have you ever been to a doctor's office or a clinic? Sometimes, when it's crowded, the doctors, nurses, and assistants have to find a way to see every patient in a fair and organized manner. So, they might say, "Give us a few minutes, and we'll let you know when it's your turn to go around." In this case, "go around" means the order or sequence in which people are being seen or helped. It's like being patient and waiting for your turn, just like in a line.

Now, let me help you understand it even more by giving you a couple of examples that use "go around." Imagine you and your friends are playing a game of tag. One of them is "it," and they have to try and touch everyone else. Now, if you are really good at avoiding being tagged, you might say, "No one can catch me! I can go around and around without getting tagged!" See? "Go around" here means moving quickly and cleverly to avoid being caught.

Another example could be when you are at a family gathering, and everyone is taking turns telling funny jokes. It's finally your turn, and you say a joke that makes everyone laugh. You could exclaim, "I love making people laugh. It's my turn to go around and bring joy to everyone!" Here, "go around" means it's your chance or opportunity to make others happy with your joke.

So, to sum it all up, "go around" can mean moving in a circular motion, following a specific order or sequence, avoiding being caught or touched, and having a chance or opportunity to do something. It's a versatile phrase that we use in different contexts, and now you know all about it!


Revised and Fact checked by Sophia Wilson on 2023-10-28 13:22:54

Go Around In a sentece

Learn how to use Go Around inside a sentece

  • When you are finished reading a book, you can go around and ask your friends if they would like to read it too.
  • If you want to see what the other side of a building looks like, you can go around it and take a look.
  • When you go to a zoo, you can go around and visit all the different animal exhibits.
  • If the road is blocked, you may need to go around and take a different path to reach your destination.
  • During recess, you can go around the playground and play different games with your classmates.

Go Around Synonyms

Words that can be interchanged for the original word in the same context.

Go Around Hypernyms

Words that are more generic than the original word.

Go Around Hyponyms

Words that are more specific than the original word.