having a go at

The phrase “having a go at” has 5 syllables: hav-ing a go at

It's pronounced as /ˈhævɪŋ ə ɡoʊ æt/


What is synonym and antonym for having a go at?

In the thesaurus, “having a go at” has 21 synonyms and 3 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for having a go at along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for having a go at

  • aiming
  • aspiring
  • assaying
  • assuming
  • attempting
  • endeavoring
  • essaying
  • fighting
  • hoping
  • seeking
  • shooting at
  • shooting for
  • straining
  • striving
  • struggling
  • taking up
  • toiling
  • troubling
  • trying
  • undertaking
  • working

Antonyms for having a go at

Example Sentences

  • He’s having a go at fixing the car himself this time.
  • She was nervous about having a go at public speaking.
  • They’re having a go at building their own furniture.
  • I thought of having a go at painting, just for fun.
  • He kept having a go at me for being late again.

On this page you'll find 24 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to having a go at, such as: aiming, aspiring, assaying, assuming, attempting, dropping, endeavoring.

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