ongoing Meaning & Definition
What Does Ongoing Mean?
Ongoing is used as an adjective meaning Continuing, permanent, lasting. It can also mean Presently or currently happening; being in progress. As a noun, it means Something that is going on; a happening. As a verb, it means present participle and gerund of ongo.
Ongoing at a Glance
| Part of speech | adjective, noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ɒnˈɡəʊ.ɪŋ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | in progress and current |
| Plural | ongoings |
Ongoing Definition (Adjective)
- Continuing, permanent, lasting.
- Presently or currently happening; being in progress.
Ongoing as a Noun
- Something that is going on; a happening.
Ongoing as a Verb
- present participle and gerund of ongo
Verb
- To be ongoing (occurring, happening); to last, proceed or continue.
Synonyms of Ongoing
Ongoing synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Ongoing
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Ongoing in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
ongoing (not comparable)
ongoing (plural ongoings)
ongoing
Words That Rhyme With Ongoing
Origin of Ongoing
From on + going, related to the phrasal verb go on.
How to Pronounce Ongoing
Ongoing is pronounced //ɒnˈɡəʊ.ɪŋ// and has 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ongoing
Is ongoing an adjective or a noun?
Ongoing is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun and a verb.
What is another word for ongoing?
Close synonyms of ongoing are in progress and current. See the full list of ongoing synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of ongoing?
The plural of ongoing is ongoings.