Going Strong

B1 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈɡoʊɪŋ strɔːŋ/

Definitions of going strong

Examples of going strong in a Sentence

formal The company's sales have been going strong for the past few quarters.

informal Our friendship is still going strong after all these years.

slang Their relationship is going strong, they're practically inseparable.

figurative The team's momentum is going strong, they are on a winning streak.

Grammatical Forms of going strong

past tense

went strong

plural

goings strong

comparative

stronger

superlative

strongest

present tense

go strong

future tense

will go strong

perfect tense

have gone strong

continuous tense

is going strong

singular

going strong

positive degree

strong

infinitive

to go strong

gerund

going strong

participle

gone strong

Origin and Evolution of going strong

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'going strong' originated in English language.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something that is in good condition or functioning well, the phrase 'going strong' has evolved to also signify something that is continuing with energy and enthusiasm.