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We are going to the park after lunch.
What does Going mean?
Going means moving, continuing, or happening.
Dictionary definition
Moving, traveling, continuing, or happening; also the condition or progress of an activity.
Example sentences
Going in a sentence
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The project is going well so far.
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Going can describe movement, progress, plans, or how difficult something is.
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Practice 1
What does going mean?
GOING means going means moving, continuing, or happening.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses going correctly?
The correct sentence uses going in a way that matches its meaning.
Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to going?
Moving is the closest match for going in this context.
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Going
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goh · ing · strongest beat: goh
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WordGoing.
Partverb, noun, adjective.
MeaningGoing means moving, continuing, or happening.
ExampleExample: We are going to the park after lunch.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- goh · ing
- Strongest beat
- goh
- Ending
- ing
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on goh.
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Synonyms
Words like Going
movingTraveling or changing position.
travelingGoing from place to place.
continuingNot stopping.
Antonyms
Opposite words
stoppingCeasing to move or continue.
stayingRemaining in one place.
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Hint for students
Going means moving, continuing, or happening.
Common mix-up
Going does not always mean moving. In some sentences, it means continuing or happening.
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Write two short sentences that use going in different ways. Underline the clue words that show which meaning is being used. Example: The project is going well so far. Clue words: project, well, far. Ask: Which meaning of going does my sentence show?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to compare meanings of going in this model sentence: "The project is going well so far." Which meaning fits, and what context clues prove it?
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