Goes is the present tense, third-person singular of the verb “go”. Since “goes” is a verb in the present tense, you use it when you are describing an action that is happening now. However, since it is the third-person singular, you can only use it if you are describing someone else’s actions.

Whereas "went" is the past tense of "go," used exclusively to describe actions that have already happened. It cannot stand alone to indicate future actions or intentions. 7 In terms of grammar, "go" is used in present tense sentences, imperatives, and with modal verbs to express necessity, possibility, or intentions.

he went he will go Simple Present Tense The simple present expresses facts, repeated and sequential actions as well as timetabled future events. Example: She often goes to the cinema.