Phrase guide

go far

verb · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To attain success, especially from humble origins; achieve a great deal.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, intransitive

Examples

  • Keep studying and you'll go far.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: go a long way

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To cover significant expenses.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, intransitive

Examples

  • A ten-pound note doesn't go far these days.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

verb

Meaning 3

succeed in a big way; get to the top

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • After he published his book, he had arrived
  • I don't know whether I can make it in science!
  • You will go far, my boy!

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: arrive, make it, get in

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: succeed, win, come through, bring home the bacon, deliver the goods

4

verb

Meaning 4

extend in importance or range

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • His accomplishments go far

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: go deep

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: run, go, pass, lead, extend

History

Etymology

No etymology was provided for this word.

Across languages

Translations

8 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: päästä pitkälle — to attain success
  • French: aller loin — to attain success
  • German: es weit bringen — to attain success
  • Polish: odnosić sukces — to attain success
  • Polish: odnieść sukces — to attain success
  • Romanian: ajunge departe — to attain success
  • Russian: далеко́ пойти́ (dalekó pojtí) — to attain success
  • Spanish: llegar lejos — to attain success