Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

from the word go

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.18 in modern English

Syllables: from the -word -go
IPA

26

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

3

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

adv

From the very beginning; from the outset; immediately upon starting.

Example Sentences

"I watched him closely from the word go because I did not trust him."
""I promise to take care of myself. Yes; I won't take any risks. Not a single blessed risk. Of course not. I mean to hang out. Don't worry. Jove! I feel as though nothing could touch me. Why! this is luck from the word Go.""

Etymology

Suggesting a footrace that is begun with the word "go".

Synonyms

the get-go

Questions

What does from the word go mean?: From the very beginning; from the outset; immediately upon starting.
Where does from the word go come from?: Suggesting a footrace that is begun with the word "go".

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