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Meaning of Go shopping

To visit retail stores to purchase goods.

In simple words: To buy things in stores.

Go shopping in a sentence

  • I love to go shopping with my friends on weekends.
  • She decided to go shopping for new clothes.
  • Let's go shopping after lunch and find some shoes.
  • They went shopping at the mall for holiday gifts.
  • He enjoys going shopping because he loves discovering new products.
  • After work, I often go shopping for groceries.
  • Do you want to go shopping or just stay home?
  • Going shopping can be a fun way to socialize.

How to use Go shopping

Used for informal situations, especially when discussing plans or activities. Not typically used in formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

go + gerund

Memory hint

Think of a 'go' button and a shopping cart racing forward to help remember 'go shopping'.

Related words

Collocations with Go shopping

  • go shopping spree
  • go grocery shopping
  • go window shopping
  • go shopping for clothes
  • go shopping with friends

Synonyms for Go shopping

  • shop
  • make purchases
  • buy
  • browse
  • shop around

Common mistakes with Go shopping

  • Confusing with 'go to shop' which is less common in American English.
  • Using 'go shopping' in a very formal context, which sounds out of place.
  • Using 'go shopping' without context, making it unclear what is being bought.

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Frequently asked questions about Go shopping

What does Go shopping mean?

To buy things in stores.

What is the definition of Go shopping?

To visit retail stores to purchase goods.

How do you use Go shopping in a sentence?

I love to go shopping with my friends on weekends.

Can you give another example of Go shopping?

She decided to go shopping for new clothes.

What are synonyms for Go shopping?

Common alternatives include shop, make purchases, buy, browse, shop around.

What words go with Go shopping?

It commonly pairs with go shopping spree, go grocery shopping, go window shopping, go shopping for clothes, go shopping with friends.

What are common mistakes when using Go shopping?

Confusing with 'go to shop' which is less common in American English. Using 'go shopping' in a very formal context, which sounds out of place. Using 'go shopping' without context, making it unclear what is being bought.

How do you pronounce Go shopping?

US: //ɡoʊ ˈʃɑpɪŋ//, UK: //ɡəʊ ˈʃɒpɪŋ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Go shopping?

Used for informal situations, especially when discussing plans or activities. Not typically used in formal contexts.