going

Definitions


[ˈɡəʊɪŋ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an act of leaving a place; a departure
(e.g: don't lose track of your child's comings and goings)

- the condition of the ground viewed in terms of suitability for horse racing, riding, or walking
(e.g: the going was ideal here, with short turf and a level surface)


Phrases:
- when the going gets tough, the tough get going

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[ˈɡəʊɪŋ], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- existing or available; to be had
(e.g: he asked if there were any other jobs going)

- (of a price) accepted or usual at the current time
(e.g: people willing to work for the going rate)


Phrases:
- when the going gets tough, the tough get going

Origin:




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