Word: GOING
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Definition of GOING
- To move:
- (chiefly of a machine) To work or function (properly); to move or perform (as required).
"The engine just won't go anymore."
- To start; to begin (an action or process).
"Get ready, get set, go!"
- A departure.
"Thy going is not lonely, with thee goes thy Husband"
- 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."
- Likely 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."
- (especially after a noun phrase with a superlative) Available.
"He has the easiest job going."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "going" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "going" to secure the victory."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GOING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is GOING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in GOING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing GOING:
- # the going effect
- # master of going
- # playing with going
- # in terms of going
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