Cool MateMeaning of Ongoing
continuing to exist or develop
In simple words: still happening; continuing.
Ongoing in a sentence
- an ongoing debate/discussion/process
- The police investigation is ongoing.
- Training is part of our ongoing career development program.
How to use Ongoing
Use 'ongoing' to describe events or situations that are currently in progress. It’s usually appropriate in both written and spoken contexts, but can be less formal than legal or academic settings.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'on' as in 'on track' and 'going' as in 'moving forward'. Together, they mean something is still happening.
Related words
Collocations with Ongoing
- ongoing project
- ongoing discussion
- ongoing debate
- ongoing research
- ongoing process
Synonyms for Ongoing
- continuing
- uninterrupted
- prolonged
- persistent
- constant
Opposites of Ongoing
- completed
- finished
- terminated
Common mistakes with Ongoing
- Confusing 'ongoing' with 'on-going'.
- Using 'ongoing' in place of 'completed' or 'finished'.
Ongoing appears in
Ongoing in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مستمر
ما زال يحدث؛ مستمر.
- Bengaliবাংলা
চলমান
এখনও ঘটছে; চলছে।
- GermanDeutsch
Laufend
passiert immer noch; andauernd.
- SpanishEspañol
En curso
sigue sucediendo; continuando.
- Persianفارسی
جاری
هنوز در حال وقوع؛ ادامهدار.
- FrenchFrançais
En cours
qui se passe encore ; qui continue.
- Hindiहिन्दी
जारी
अभी भी हो रहा है; जारी है।
- ItalianItaliano
In corso
ancora in corso; che continua.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Em andamento
ainda acontecendo; continuando.
- RussianРусский
Продолжающийся
все еще происходит; продолжается.
- Urduاردو
جاری، جاری رہنے والا
ابھی بھی ہو رہا ہے؛ جاری ہے۔
- Chinese中文
持续的
仍在发生；持续中。
More words like Ongoing
- Persistent
- Constant
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbruptB1
Happening suddenly and unexpectedly.
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
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Frequently asked questions about Ongoing
What does Ongoing mean?
still happening; continuing.
What is the definition of Ongoing?
continuing to exist or develop
How do you use Ongoing in a sentence?
an ongoing debate/discussion/process
Can you give another example of Ongoing?
The police investigation is ongoing.
What are synonyms for Ongoing?
Common alternatives include continuing, uninterrupted, prolonged, persistent, constant.
What is the opposite of Ongoing?
Opposite meanings include completed, finished, terminated.
What words go with Ongoing?
It commonly pairs with ongoing project, ongoing discussion, ongoing debate, ongoing research, ongoing process.
What are common mistakes when using Ongoing?
Confusing 'ongoing' with 'on-going'. Using 'ongoing' in place of 'completed' or 'finished'.
How do you pronounce Ongoing?
US: /["/ˈɑːnɡəʊɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈɒnɡəʊɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Ongoing?
Use 'ongoing' to describe events or situations that are currently in progress. It’s usually appropriate in both written and spoken contexts, but can be less formal than legal or academic settings.
What CEFR level is Ongoing?
"Ongoing" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.