goes
What is another word for goes? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Verb — The third-person singular present form of "go".
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Etymology
Either from Dutch Goes, a city in Zeeland, or Portuguese Góis, a place name.
Full origin of goes →Frequently asked questions
What does “Goes” mean?
The word “Goes” means a surname of Dutch or Portuguese origin, taken from place names.
How do you use “Goes” in a sentence?
Here is “Goes” used in a sentence: “The Goes family traced their roots back to Zeeland.”
What part of speech is “Goes”?
“Goes” is a name.
Where does the word “Goes” come from?
The word “Goes” comes from Dutch. Either from Dutch Goes, a city in Zeeland, or Portuguese Góis, a place name.
Is “Goes” a common word?
“Goes” is a very common word in modern English.
Where does the surname Goes come from?
Goes is a surname of Dutch or Portuguese origin. It derives from place names, most notably the town of Goes in the Netherlands. This makes it a toponymic surname, meaning one taken from a geographic location where an early bearer lived or from which the family originally came.
How is the surname Goes pronounced?
Pronunciation varies by origin. In Dutch it sounds close to "khoos," with a guttural g and a long oo vowel. In Portuguese, where it is often written Góis or Góes, it sounds nearer to "goish." English speakers frequently pronounce it like the everyday word "goes."
Is Goes a common surname?
It is uncommon but well established, found chiefly in the Netherlands, Portugal, and areas shaped by their history. As a place-based name it stayed relatively localised for generations, though migration has since spread it more widely, including to Brazil and other Portuguese-speaking regions of the world.
Related words
gans
