Cool MateGo go vs Hurry
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Go go
InformalTop 2,000 (common)
Hurry
Top 1,000 (very common)B1verb
Most formal: HurryMost common: Hurry
| Go go | Hurry | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //ɡəʊ ɡəʊ//🇺🇸 //ɡoʊ ɡoʊ// | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈhʌri/","/ˈhʌriz/","/ˈhʌrid/","/ˈhʌriɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈhɜːri/","/ˈhɜːriz/","/ˈhɜːrid/","/ˈhɜːriɪŋ/"]/ |
| Meaning | To move quickly or to leave. | To go fast or make someone go fast. |
| Example | When the light turns green, just shout, 'Go, go!' and start driving. | You need to hurry if you want to catch the bus. |
| Register | Informal | Neutral |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 1,000 (very common) |
| CEFR level | - | B1 |
| Part of speech | verb | |
| Collocations | go for it, go ahead, go on, go out, go back | hurry up, in a hurry, hurry home, hurry along, hurry to finish |
| Antonyms | - | delay, slow, pause |
| Common mistakes | Used in too formal contexts where more standard phrases are required., Confused with 'let's go', which is a different way to suggest leaving., Overused instead of saying 'go' in more direct commands. | Confusing 'hurry' with 'rush' in different contexts., Using 'hurry' without an object when one is needed., Mispronouncing 'hurry' as if it has two syllables. |
| Usage notes | Used to encourage someone to start or hurry up. Common in informal settings and conversations. | Use 'hurry' when you need to act quickly. It's suitable for all types of communication but avoid it in very formal contexts. |
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Frequently asked questions: Go go vs Hurry
What's the difference between Go go and Hurry?
Go go: To move quickly or to leave. Hurry: To go fast or make someone go fast.
Which is more formal: Go go and Hurry?
Hurry is the most formal of these.
Which is more common: Go go and Hurry?
Hurry is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Go go: When the light turns green, just shout, 'Go, go!' and start driving. Hurry: You need to hurry if you want to catch the bus.
Can I use Go go and Hurry interchangeably?
Not always. Go go and Hurry are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.