noun

go

An attempt or turn at doing something.

When the puzzle seems impossible, I give it another go.

Etymology

The attempt noun names one occasion of going ahead with an action. A go is a turn or trial, whether or not the effort succeeds.

More examples

  • Do you want a go at fixing this zipper?
  • You get three goes at knocking down all the cans.
  • It's your go, so roll the dice.

Forms

go · goes

Similar words

attempt
Emphasizes trying to accomplish something, rather than taking a turn.
try
Closely matches an attempt, but not an assigned turn.
turn
Emphasizes someone's allotted opportunity in a sequence of participants.