Noun
Debris in the street made the going difficult.
The going got better as we neared the town.
She wrote four books in two years, and that's pretty good going by any standards! Adjective
He's the best novelist going.
what's the going price for a good used washing machine?
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Noun
There are only so many top-billing center-forwards, and that’s the going rate, even for a striker who’s only enjoyed two noteworthy seasons—at Reims and Frankfurt—in Europe’s major leagues.
Is a significant outlay naïve, or is Ekitike an ace in the pack over the coming years?—Henry Flynn, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025 That hasn’t been lost in the early goings of his tenure with the team.—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 May 2025
Adjective
Mix and match earth tones, and lay pillows flat for a super easy-going, effortless look.—Angela Belt, House Beautiful, 23 Jan. 2023 Additional statements by Musk and Tesla reinforced the false impression given by Musk's going-private claim, the lead plaintiff says.—Jon Brodkin, Ars Technica, 13 Jan. 2023 See All Example Sentences for going
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