Cool MateLet's go here vs Let's move
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Let's go here
Top 2,000 (common)
Let's move
InformalTop 2,000 (common)
Most formal: Let's go here
| Let's go here | Let's move | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //lɛts ɡəʊ hɪə//🇺🇸 //lɛts ɡoʊ hɪr// | 🇬🇧 //lɛts muːv//🇺🇸 //lɛts muːv// |
| Meaning | A way to suggest going to a specific place together. | Let's go somewhere or change position. |
| Example | Hey, it's nice outside; let's go here for a picnic. | When the concert starts, let's move to the front. |
| Register | Neutral | Informal |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| Collocations | let's go here now, let's go here first, let's go here together | let's move forward, let's move quickly, let's move ahead |
| Common mistakes | Omitting 'let's' and directly stating the location, Using 'let us' instead of 'let's' in casual settings, Misplacing the location in the sentence structure | Using 'let's move' in a formal context., Confusing with 'let's move on' which implies changing the topic., Mispronouncing it as 'lets move' without the apostrophe. |
| Usage notes | Used in casual contexts when inviting someone to go somewhere. Avoid in very formal situations. | Use when encouraging a group to leave or start doing something. Most common in casual settings, not suitable for formal occasions. |
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Frequently asked questions: Let's go here vs Let's move
What's the difference between Let's go here and Let's move?
Let's go here: A way to suggest going to a specific place together. Let's move: Let's go somewhere or change position.
Which is more formal: Let's go here and Let's move?
Let's go here is the most formal of these.
Can you show an example of each?
Let's go here: Hey, it's nice outside; let's go here for a picnic. Let's move: When the concert starts, let's move to the front.
Can I use Let's go here and Let's move interchangeably?
Not always. Let's go here and Let's move 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.