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ongoing

adjective on·go·ing \ˈȯn-ˌgō-iŋ, ˈän-, -ˌgȯ(-)iŋ\

: continuing to exist, happen, or progress : continuing without reaching an end

Full Definition of ONGOING

a : being actually in process

b : continuing

: continuously moving forward : growing

— on·go·ing·ness \-nəs\ noun

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First Known Use of ONGOING

1877

Related to ONGOING

Synonyms: afoot, proceeding

Antonyms: arrested, ended, halted, stalled, stopped

Rhymes with ONGOING

churchgoing, foregoing, free-flowing, glassblowing, ingrowing, mind-blowing, outgoing, seagoing, self-knowing

ONGOING Defined for Kids

ongoing

adjective on·go·ing \ˈȯn-ˌgō-iŋ, ˈän-\

Definition of ONGOING for Kids

: being in progress or movement <The investigation is ongoing.>

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