Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

go a long way

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.45 in modern English

Syllables: go a -long way
IPA

18

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To be adequate or helpful for a significant amount of time.

verb

To achieve considerable success.

Example Sentences

"This new law will go a long way in addressing this issue."
"Thank you for your generous donation; I'm sure it will go a long way."
"[…] and soon every field-mouse was sipping and coughing and choking (for a little mulled ale goes a long way) and wiping his eyes and laughing and forgetting he had ever been cold in all his life."
"“She’s every right to expect a handsome present from me, of course,” she thought, looking vaguely at the leopard on its hind legs, “and I’ve no doubt she does! Money goes a long way with every one. The young are very selfish. […]”"
"Always, always hold her hand / You'll find out, oh just a little love / Goes a long way"
"Biden Is Hoping Small Changes Go a Long Way on Immigration [title]"

Inflected Forms

goes a long way (present, singular) going a long way (participle, present) went a long way (past) gone a long way (participle, past)

Phrases

go all the way go long go places go the distance

Frequently Paired Words

go all the way go long go places go the distance

Questions

What does go a long way mean?: To be adequate or helpful for a significant amount of time.

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