Meaning & Definition of word "Going"
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Going
/ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
noun:
- 1. an act of leaving or departing.
- Example: The going was tough during the hike.
- 2. the general state of things; circumstances.
- Example: The going was good for the team until the last quarter.
verb:
- 1. the present participle of the verb 'go', meaning to move from one place to another or to proceed.
- Example: I am going to the store after work.
- 2. to function or operate.
- Example: The car is going well despite its age.
adjective:
- 1. active or lively; in motion.
- Example: She has a going personality that attracts many friends.
- 2. available or possible; presently happening.
- Example: The new project has several going options for implementation.
Etymology
Middle English, from Old English gān, meaning 'to go'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
going once, going twice:
a phrase used at an auction to indicate that an item is being sold.
what's going on?:
a question asking about what is happening.
going the extra mile:
to make an extra effort to achieve something.
Related Words
go:
to move or proceed.
gone:
having left; no longer present.
goer:
a person who travels or attends an event.
Slang Meanings of going
Meaning: on the move, or active.
Example Sentence: He's always going, never sitting still for a minute.
Meaning: in a good state, functioning well.
Example Sentence: This party is really going tonight!