Depart vs Go go

When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.

Depart

Top 2,000 (common) B2 verb

Go go

Informal Top 2,000 (common)

Most formal: Depart

	Depart	Go go
Pronunciation	🇬🇧 //dɪˈpɑːt// 🇺🇸 //dɪˈpɑrt//	🇬🇧 //ɡəʊ ɡəʊ// 🇺🇸 //ɡoʊ ɡoʊ//
Meaning	To leave a place	To move quickly or to leave.
Example	The train will depart from platform 5 at 3 PM.	When the light turns green, just shout, 'Go, go!' and start driving.
Register	Neutral	Informal
How common	Top 2,000 (common)	Top 2,000 (common)
CEFR level	B2	-
Part of speech	verb
Collocations	depart from the norm, depart for a destination, depart on schedule	go for it, go ahead, go on, go out, go back
Antonyms	arrive, stay, remain	-
Common mistakes	Using 'depart' with 'from' instead of just the destination, Confusing it with 'leave', Not using it in the correct tense	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.
Usage notes	Use 'depart' in formal contexts or travel-related discussions. Less common in casual dialogue.	Used to encourage someone to start or hurry up. Common in informal settings and conversations.

See it in real clips

In there, now. Go, go, go.

Band Of Brothers › S1 E1

Go, go!

- No, Morpheus! Don't! - Trinity, go! Go!

In there, now. Go, go, go.

Band Of Brothers › S1 E1

Go, go!

Go go

Frequently asked questions: Depart vs Go go

What's the difference between Depart and Go go?

Depart: To leave a place Go go: To move quickly or to leave.

Which is more formal: Depart and Go go?

Depart is the most formal of these.

Can you show an example of each?

Depart: The train will depart from platform 5 at 3 PM. Go go: When the light turns green, just shout, 'Go, go!' and start driving.

Can I use Depart and Go go interchangeably?

Not always. Depart and Go go 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.