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go (board game)

Noun

Definitions

1. go (board game)
2. Go (game)

A traditional board game of strategy that originated in China and has been played in Japan for centuries. Two players take turns placing black and white stones on a grid, aiming to surround and capture the opponent's territory.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

After dinner, I played a game of go with my dad.

Sentence 2

I'm still stewing over that go loss.

Sentence 3

A pass!? You're seriously doing that in go!?

Sentence 4

According to the official records, the go final had an eight-hour time limit per player.

Sentence 5

It was like a game of go — everyone staking out territory, opinions completely divided.