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Synonyms & Similar Words
leaving
departing
moving
proceeding
advancing
progressing
continuing
ongoing
starting
commencing
initiating
beginning
setting out
heading
traveling
journeying
trekking
hiking
marching
walking
striding
sauntering
strolling
ambling
wandering
roaming
meandering
migrating
transferring
relocating
shifting
transitioning
changing
Meaning of Going
The primary meaning of the word "going" is to move away from a place or to be in the process of doing something.
Definitions
- Used to describe an action that is in progress or about to start
- Used to describe movement away from a place or towards a destination
- Used to describe a process or activity that is happening or will happen
Etymology of Going
The word "going" originates from the Old English word "gān," which means "to go" or "to depart"
The word has its roots in the Proto-Germanic word "gāną" and the Proto-Indo-European word "ghē-," which carried a sense of movement or departure
Throughout history, the word "going" has evolved to encompass various meanings related to movement, action, and progression
Example Uses
- I'm going to the store to buy some milk
- She's going to college next year
- The train is going to arrive at 5 o'clock
- He's going through a tough time in his life
- The company is going public next month
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
staying
remaining
stopping
halting
waiting
pausing
resting
lingering
delaying
hesitating
refusing
declining
rejecting
abstaining
refraining
ceasing
ending
finishing
completing
stopping
quitting