Definitions

going

[goh-ing] / ˈgoʊ ɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

active

Synonyms

STRONG

bustling flowing functioning impelling mobile movable moving operating operative progressive pushing rapid rolling running rushing rust

WEAK

alive astir at work effective efficacious exertive hasty in force in play in process restless

Antonyms

STRONG

fixed immobile permanent stationary unmovable

NOUN

departure

Synonyms

STRONG

abandonment adieu decampment desertion egress egression embarkation emigration escape evacuation exit exodus expatriation farewell flight getaway goodbye hegira migration parting passage powder

WEAK

bow out congé going away quittin

Antonyms

STRONG

arrival arriving entrance greeting hello staying

Example Sentences

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I’m going to put it right in there and score.’

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

"It was the moment where I realised I was going to retire and I started thinking about the game in a different way," Iraola said.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

"It has been a success. The difficulties have been overcome and we are going to be working on making this partnership even better," he added.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Unlike some other publicly traded quantum companies, Quantinuum opted for a traditional IPO rather than going through a special-purpose acquisition company.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

A guy among the group with a dark blue fedora replies, “Man, I’m going on down to the voting place with my best suit and my best strut. They ain’t even ready!”

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

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