Cool MateMeaning of Going to
A phrase used to express plans or intentions for the future.
In simple words: Plans to do something in the future.
Going to in a sentence
- I am going to visit my grandparents this weekend.
- They are going to start a new project next month.
- She is going to study abroad for a year.
- We are going to have a party on Friday.
- Are you going to join us for dinner?
- He is going to take a break after this project.
- I'm not going to forget your birthday this year.
- They are not going to come to the meeting.
How to use Going to
Use 'going to' for future plans. Avoid in formal writing; use 'will' instead in such cases.
Grammar pattern
going to + verb
Memory hint
Think of a 'go' as in moving towards your plans.
Related words
Collocations with Going to
- going to the store
- going to the beach
- going to work
Synonyms for Going to
- will
- intend to
- plan to
Common mistakes with Going to
- Using 'going to' with present continuous instead of simple form.
- Confusing 'going to' with 'going for' when discussing trips.
- Neglecting to use 'to' after 'going'.
Going to appears in
Going to in other languages
- Arabicالعربيةسوف
خطط لفعل شيء في المستقبل.
- Bengaliবাংলাকরতে যাচ্ছি
ভবিষ্যতে কিছু করার পরিকল্পনা।
- GermanDeutschwerden
Plant, etwas in der Zukunft zu tun.
- SpanishEspañolIr a
Planes para hacer algo en el futuro.
- Persianفارسیقراره
برنامهای برای انجام کاری در آینده.
- FrenchFrançaisAller
Prévoir de faire quelque chose dans le futur.
- Hindiहिन्दीकरने जा रहा हूँ
भविष्य में कुछ करने की योजना।
- ItalianItalianoStare per
Piani per fare qualcosa in futuro.
- PortuguesePortuguêsIr
Planos para fazer algo no futuro.
- RussianРусскийСобираться
Планировать что-то сделать в будущем.
- Urduاردوکرنے والا ہوں/والی ہوں/والے ہیں
مستقبل میں کچھ کرنے کا ارادہ۔
- Chinese中文将要, 打算
打算将来做某事。
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Frequently asked questions about Going to
What does Going to mean?
Plans to do something in the future.
What is the definition of Going to?
A phrase used to express plans or intentions for the future.
How do you use Going to in a sentence?
I am going to visit my grandparents this weekend.
Can you give another example of Going to?
They are going to start a new project next month.
What are synonyms for Going to?
Common alternatives include will, intend to, plan to.
What words go with Going to?
It commonly pairs with going to the store, going to the beach, going to work.
What are common mistakes when using Going to?
Using 'going to' with present continuous instead of simple form. Confusing 'going to' with 'going for' when discussing trips. Neglecting to use 'to' after 'going'.
How do you pronounce Going to?
US: //ˈɡoʊɪŋ tə//, UK: //ˈɡəʊɪŋ tə//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Going to?
Use 'going to' for future plans. Avoid in formal writing; use 'will' instead in such cases.