go round
phrasal verb·2 senses·particle round
Meanings
Travel in a circular path or loop
Why “round”? Round can show a curved path, a change of direction, or being at a nearby place.
“We went round the lake.”
“The path goes round the old fort.”
Of news or rumour, spread among a group
Why “round”? News, questions, or choices pass from person to person in a circle.
“Rumours went round the office.”
“The news went round the village.”
Don't confuse with
Go round means travel in a circular path or loop. Go by means of time, pass or elapse.
Go round means travel in a circular path or loop. Go away means travel somewhere for a holiday or break.
Go round means travel in a circular path or loop. Go through means travel from one side to the other.
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“We went round the lake.” What does it mean?
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Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
go away
A contrast learners often mix up
Leave a place or person; Travel somewhere for a holiday or break
go by
A contrast learners often mix up
Of time, pass or elapse; Use a rule, name, or evidence as your guide; Use a particular name
go through
A contrast learners often mix up
Travel from one side to the other; Examine something carefully; Experience a difficult time; Be officially approved, accepted, or completed; Use up a quantity of something quickly; Practice something step by step; Do something you planned, even when it is difficult
all round
Same round pattern: sharing
For everyone in a group
ask round
Same round pattern: sharing
Invite someone to visit one's home; Make enquiries among many people
be round
Same round pattern: circle
Be in the opposite order or direction; Be at someone's home or another nearby place for a short visit
get round
Same round pattern: circle
Travel from one place to another, especially when difficult; Persuade someone to do what you want by gentle means; Find a way to deal with or avoid a problem or rule; Finally find time to do something postponed
hand round
Same round pattern: sharing
Pass something from one person to another in a group
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