Going Definition & Meaning
going
- adjective
- in full operation; "a going concern"
- noun
- the act of departing
- euphemistic expressions for death; "thousands mourned his passing"
- advancing toward a goal; "persuading him was easy going"; "the proposal faces tough sledding"
"Going" in song lyrics
See how going is used in real songs:
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"Mixed with Beethoven, melodies, they kept on going and going"
Afu-Ra — Miss You -
"Audio visuals, they kept on showing and going"
Afu-Ra — Miss You -
"Sometimes I don't know whether I'm coming or going"
Afu-Ra — Rumble
Words that rhyme with going
Usage tips for "going"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "going" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for going to find words that pair well.
Use "going" in a verse
Now that you know what "going" means, try using it in your own lyrics:
Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does going mean?
- in full operation; "a going concern" the act of departing euphemistic expressions for death; "thousands mourned his passing" advancing toward a goal; "persuading him was easy going"; "the proposal faces tough sledding"
- What part of speech is going?
- Going is an adjective and a noun.
- How many definitions does going have?
- Going has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).