goes
The plural of "go" is goes.
Some nouns that end in o add -es to make the plural, and go is one of them.
Meaning: an attempt or a turn in a game (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Use a plural verb with goes: the goes are. The possessive plural adds only an apostrophe: goes'.
How do you pronounce it?
go is pronounced /ɡəʊ/. The plural ending sounds like /z/.
Did you know?
- At a school spelling bee in 1992, US Vice President Dan Quayle wrongly corrected a student's spelling of potato to potatoe. The plural potatoes has an e, but the singular does not.
Examples in context
- I passed the test after three goes.Singular: I passed the test on my first go.
- Everyone gets two goes at the game.Singular: Everyone gets one go at the game.
