English verb: go far | |||
1. | go far (social) succeed in a big way; get to the top | ||
Samples | 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!. | ||
Synonyms | arrive, get in, make it | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s. Somebody ----s PP | ||
Broader (hypernym) | bring home the bacon, come through, deliver the goods, succeed, win | ||
2. | go far (stative) extend in importance or range | ||
Samples | His accomplishments go far. | ||
Synonyms | go deep | ||
Pattern of use | Something ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | extend, go, lead, pass, run | ||