going on
The phrase "going on" has versatile uses in English, often indicating progression, current activities, or near-future events.
Definition
B1Time
(common)Approaching or nearly reaching a specific age, time, or number.
Example
- She's twelve, going on thirteen.
- It's going on four o'clock.
A2General
(common)Happening or taking place at the moment.
Example
- What's going on here?
- There was a lot going on at the festival.
B1General
(common)Continuing or in progress over a period of time.
Example
- The meeting has been going on for hours.
- The construction work is still going on.
B1Informal
(informal)Used to ask about someone's current situation or well-being.
Example
- Hey, what's going on?
- What's going on with you these days?
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "going on":
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