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We have to go

🇬🇧 UK //wiː hæv tuː ɡoʊ// 🇺🇸 US //wi hæv tə ɡoʊ//

Meaning of We have to go

A phrase indicating the need to leave a place.

In simple words: We need to leave or move somewhere.

We have to go in a sentence

• We have to go if we want to catch the train.
• We have to go before the sun sets.
• We have to go to the meeting soon.
• Because of the weather, we have to go back inside.

How to use We have to go

Used to indicate the necessity to leave. Appropriate in casual and formal contexts, but may sound abrupt in sensitive situations.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine a group of friends packing up to catch the bus, saying 'We've got to go!'

Related words

Collocations with We have to go

• have to go quickly
• have to go now
• have to go home

Synonyms for We have to go

• We must depart
• We need to leave
• We should go

Common mistakes with We have to go

• Learners sometimes say 'We must go' for urgency, but 'have to' is more common.
• Confused with 'We should go', which suggests a recommendation instead of a necessity.
• Omitting 'to' can sound awkward ('We have go').

Frequently asked questions about "We have to go"

What does "We have to go" mean?

We need to leave or move somewhere.

What is the definition of "We have to go"?

A phrase indicating the need to leave a place.

How do you use "We have to go" in a sentence?

We have to go if we want to catch the train.

Can you give another example of "We have to go"?

We have to go before the sun sets.

What are synonyms for "We have to go"?

Common alternatives include We must depart, We need to leave, We should go.

What words go with "We have to go"?

It commonly pairs with have to go quickly, have to go now, have to go home.

What are common mistakes when using "We have to go"?

Learners sometimes say 'We must go' for urgency, but 'have to' is more common. Confused with 'We should go', which suggests a recommendation instead of a necessity. Omitting 'to' can sound awkward ('We have go').

How do you pronounce "We have to go"?

US: //wi hæv tə ɡoʊ//, UK: //wiː hæv tuː ɡoʊ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use "We have to go"?

Used to indicate the necessity to leave. Appropriate in casual and formal contexts, but may sound abrupt in sensitive situations.