Going: meaning, definitions and examples

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going

 

[ หˆษกoสŠษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

action

Moving or traveling from one place to another; intending to do something in the future.

Synonyms

heading, journeying, traveling.

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Word Description / Examples
going

This word is versatile and can be used in everyday situations when you want to indicate movement from one place to another. It doesn't specify the mode of transport or purpose.

  • I'm going to the store.
  • She's going to school.
traveling

Used for going from one place to another, often covering long distances and typically involving some form of transportation. It is commonly used in the context of vacations, business trips, or adventures.

  • We are traveling to Japan for vacation.
  • She is traveling for work.
journeying

This word carries a more formal or poetic tone and often implies a long trip or significant travel, usually with an emotional or experiential component.

  • They are journeying across the country.
  • She is journeying through Europe to find herself.
heading

This word generally signifies moving towards a specific direction or destination with some purpose in mind. It is less formal and more casual.

  • We are heading to the beach.
  • She's heading north for the summer.

Examples of usage

  • He is going to the store to buy some groceries.
  • We are going on a trip next week.
  • She is going for a run in the park.
Context #2 | Noun

informal

Energy, enthusiasm, or excitement.

Synonyms

energy, enthusiasm, excitement.

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Word Description / Examples
going

Generally used to describe the act of moving from one place to another or the state of progressing in an activity.

  • She's going to the store.
  • How is the project going?
energy

Refers to the strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity. Often used in health and fitness contexts or to describe someone's liveliness.

  • He has a lot of energy despite his age.
  • You need to conserve your energy during the marathon.
enthusiasm

A feeling of intense interest or excitement about something. Typically used when someone is very eager or passionate about an activity or subject.

  • Her enthusiasm for the project was contagious.
  • He showed great enthusiasm in his new job.
excitement

A feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness. Often used in situations involving events, new experiences, or anything that causes a rush of adrenaline.

  • The excitement in the room was palpable.
  • She couldn't hide her excitement about the trip.

Examples of usage

  • She always has so much going on, it's inspiring.
  • There is a lot of positive energy going around here.

Translations

Translations of the word "going" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น indo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gehen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pergi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะนั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ iล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่กŒใ (iku)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท aller

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ir

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gitmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€๋‹ค (gada)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุฐู‡ุจ (yadhhab)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jรญt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ รญsลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŽป (qรน)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ iti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fara

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐั€ัƒ (baru)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒกแƒ•แƒšแƒ (mosvla)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ getmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ir

Etymology

The word 'going' originates from the Old English word 'gฤn', which means 'to walk, depart'. Over time, the meaning of the word has evolved to encompass a broader range of actions and intentions. 'Going' is commonly used in everyday language to indicate movement, travel, or future plans.

See also: forego, forgo, go, goad, gofer, gone, goon, ongoing, outgoing, undergo.