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go with

A2 neutral inseparable transitive
In simple words

To go somewhere with someone, to pick something, or for two things to look or work well together.

Literal meaning: To move together with someone to the same place.

Meanings

1 A2 neutral

To accompany someone to a place.

"Do you mind if I go with you to the hospital?"

Grammar: inseparable
2 A2 idiomatic informal

To choose or select a particular option.

"After thinking it over, we decided to go with the cheaper supplier."

Grammar: inseparable
3 A2 idiomatic neutral

For one thing to suit or complement another in style, colour, or character.

"That tie doesn't really go with your suit — try the blue one."

Grammar: inseparable
4 B1 idiomatic informal

To accept or not resist a situation; to go along with something.

"Sometimes it's easier to just go with the flow instead of fighting every decision."

Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes

Very common and versatile. The sense of 'choosing' is informal and frequent in everyday decision-making ('I'll go with the pasta'). The compatibility sense is used in fashion, food, design, and music. Also used in business ('go with plan B').

Commonly used with

option choice outfit colour flow plan

Forms

Base
go with
I/you/we/they
3rd person
goes with
he/she/it
Past simple
went with
yesterday
Past participle
gone with
have + pp
-ing form
going with
continuous

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