Going

/ˈɡoʊɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

an act of leaving or departing.

The going was tough during the hike.

the general state of things; circumstances.

The going was good for the team until the last quarter.

verb

the present participle of the verb 'go', meaning to move from one place to another or to proceed.

I am going to the store after work.

to function or operate.

The car is going well despite its age.

adjective

active or lively; in motion.

She has a going personality that attracts many friends.

available or possible; presently happening.

The new project has several going options for implementation.

Middle English, from Old English gān, meaning 'to go'.

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.

to move or proceed.

gone

having left; no longer present.

goer

a person who travels or attends an event.

on the move, or active.

He's always going, never sitting still for a minute.

in a good state, functioning well.

This party is really going tonight!