going

go-ing · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Present participle of "go"; in the process of moving.

  2. 2.

    Used to express future intention (going to).

  3. 3.

    The act of leaving or departing.

  4. 4.

    The condition of the ground for walking or travel.

  5. 5.

    Current; prevailing (especially in price).

  6. 6.

    In operation; available.

Forms

plural: goings

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    going on — Happening; approaching (age).
  • •
    going strong — Still active or successful.
  • •
    get going — Start moving; begin.
  • •
    keep going — Continue; persist.
  • •
    the going gets tough — When things become difficult.
  • •
    while the going is good — While conditions are favorable.

Related words

Antonyms: coming, staying
See also: go, goes, gone, went
Synonyms: departing, leaving, moving

Etymology

Present participle of "go," from Old English gan.