Going ( adjective , adverb , noun )

(As an adjective)

Going ( adjective )

  1. That is happening, taking place, or in progress; current.
  2. That is in the process of being accomplished or achieved; in progress.
  3. Functioning or operating; working.

Origin:

Old english gāng, of germanic origin; related to dutch gaand and german gehend.

Examples:

  1. She's up-to-date with all the latest news on the going political situation.
  2. The going rate for freelance work in the industry is about $50 an hour.
  3. The going theory is that the planet has a solid core.
  4. The company is doing well and the going concern is expected to grow in the coming years.
  5. The going consensus among the experts is that the project will be a success.

(As an adverb)

Going ( adverb )

  1. That is happening, taking place, or in progress; current.
  2. That is in the process of being accomplished or achieved; in progress.
  3. Functioning or operating; working.

Origin:

Old english gāng, of germanic origin; related to dutch gaand and german gehend.

Examples:

  1. She's up-to-date with all the latest news on the going political situation.
  2. The going rate for freelance work in the industry is about $50 an hour.
  3. The going theory is that the planet has a solid core.
  4. The company is doing well and the going concern is expected to grow in the coming years.
  5. The going consensus among the experts is that the project will be a success.

(As a noun)

Going ( noun )

  1. That is happening, taking place, or in progress; current.
  2. That is in the process of being accomplished or achieved; in progress.
  3. Functioning or operating; working.

Origin:

Old english gāng, of germanic origin; related to dutch gaand and german gehend.

Examples:

  1. She's up-to-date with all the latest news on the going political situation.
  2. The going rate for freelance work in the industry is about $50 an hour.
  3. The going theory is that the planet has a solid core.
  4. The company is doing well and the going concern is expected to grow in the coming years.
  5. The going consensus among the experts is that the project will be a success.
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