agoing
|a-go-ing|
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/əˈɡoʊɪŋ/
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/əˈɡəʊɪŋ/
(going)
in motion
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agoing' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'agoen,' where 'a-' meant 'in' and 'goen' meant 'to go.'
Historical Evolution
'agoen' transformed into the modern English word 'agoing' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'in the process of going,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
in motion; moving; going.
The project is still agoing despite the setbacks.
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Last updated: 2025/06/02 05:06