ongoing

ongoing is on the Academic Word List.

Word parts

on + going

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈɒnɡəʊɪŋ/

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Adjective

Positive ongoing

Comparative more ongoing

Superlative most ongoing

1. Something is ongoing if it's continuing to happen without stopping in one long period of time.
   • Synonym: continuing
   • Antonyms: punctuated and sporadic

   The growth of bones is still ongoing at age 12.

   The development of the new way of doing this is ongoing.