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Meaning of There are going to be

Indicates that something will happen in the future.

In simple words: This means something will happen in the future.

There are going to be in a sentence

  • There are going to be many people at the concert.
  • I heard there are going to be changes in the schedule.
  • There are going to be storms this weekend.
  • They say there are going to be more job opportunities soon.
  • There are going to be some important announcements made later.

How to use There are going to be

Use in everyday conversation to discuss future plans. Avoid in formal writing.

Grammar pattern

there + be + going to + verb

Memory hint

Think of 'going to' as a bus taking you to the future.

Related words

Collocations with There are going to be

  • going to be late
  • going to be fun
  • going to be difficult

Synonyms for There are going to be

  • will be
  • is going to
  • is set to
  • is expected to

Opposites of There are going to be

  • there are not going to be
  • there won't be
  • there will not be

Common mistakes with There are going to be

  • Confusing with 'there is' for singular subjects.
  • Using with present tense instead of future.
  • Not combining with a verb for complete meaning.

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Frequently asked questions about There are going to be

What does There are going to be mean?

This means something will happen in the future.

What is the definition of There are going to be?

Indicates that something will happen in the future.

How do you use There are going to be in a sentence?

There are going to be many people at the concert.

Can you give another example of There are going to be?

I heard there are going to be changes in the schedule.

What are synonyms for There are going to be?

Common alternatives include will be, is going to, is set to, is expected to.

What is the opposite of There are going to be?

Opposite meanings include there are not going to be, there won't be, there will not be.

What words go with There are going to be?

It commonly pairs with going to be late, going to be fun, going to be difficult.

What are common mistakes when using There are going to be?

Confusing with 'there is' for singular subjects. Using with present tense instead of future. Not combining with a verb for complete meaning.

How do you pronounce There are going to be?

US: //ðɛr ɑr ˈɡoʊɪŋ tə bi//, UK: //ðeə ə gəʊɪŋ tə bi//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use There are going to be?

Use in everyday conversation to discuss future plans. Avoid in formal writing.