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How to pronounce going
Say it like this: /ˈɡoʊ.ɪŋ/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does going mean?
nounA departure.
The suitability of ground for riding, walking etc.
“The going was very difficult over the ice.”
Progress.
“We made good going for a while, but then we came to the price.”
adjLikely to continue; viable.
“He didn't want to make an unsecured loan to the business because it didn't look like a going concern.”
Current, prevailing.
“The going rate for manual snow-shoveling is $25 an hour.”
Available.
“He has the easiest job going.”
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