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Word: Go Into

Definition: "Go into" is a phrasal verb that has a few different meanings, depending on the context. Generally, it means to enter a place, to start discussing a topic in detail, or to put effort or energy into something.

Basic Meanings and Usage:

1. Entering a Place:

   • When you say "go into," it often means to physically enter a space or area.
   • Example: "Please go into the room and wait for me."

2. Discussing a Topic:

   • It can also mean to start talking about something in detail or to explore a subject.
   • Example: "In the meeting, we will go into the new project plans."

3. Putting Effort/Energy:

   • "Go into" can also mean to invest a lot of energy, time, or resources into something.
   • Example: "A lot of effort went into planning the surprise party."

Advanced Usage:

• In formal contexts, "go into" can be used to describe a thorough examination or investigation.
  • Example: "The report goes into the reasons for the company's success."

Word Variants:

• Going into (present continuous): "They are going into the details of the project."
• Went into (past tense): "She went into the reasons behind her decision."

Different Meanings:

1. To enter physically: "We decided to go into the store."
2. To discuss in detail: "Let’s go into the pros and cons of the proposal."
3. To invest effort: "Much thought went into this decision."

Synonyms:

• Enter (for physical entry): "Go in"
• Discuss (for talking in detail): "Delve into," "Explore"
• Invest effort: "Put effort into," "Dedicate"

Idioms and Related Phrasal Verbs:

• Go into detail: To explain something thoroughly.
  • Example: "Could you go into detail about your plan?"
• Go into business: To start a business.
  • Example: "They decided to go into business together."
• Go into hiding: To hide from someone or something.
  • Example: "After the incident, he went into hiding."

Summary:

"Go into" is a versatile phrase that can mean to enter a place, to start discussing something in detail, or to put effort into something.

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Verb

1. be used or required for
   • A lot of energy went into the organization of this banquet
2. to come or go into
   • the boat entered an area of shallow marshes

Synonyms

• enter
• come in
• get into
• get in
• go in
• move into