Goings On

Pronunciation: /ˈɡoʊɪŋz ˈɑn/

Definitions of goings on

noun events or activities, especially those that are mysterious or secret in nature

Example Sentences

A1 I don't understand all the goings on in this town.

A2 The goings on at the party last night were really exciting.

B1 The goings on in the office have been causing a lot of gossip.

B2 I'm not sure I want to get involved in the political goings on of the city.

C1 The goings on in the stock market can be quite unpredictable.

C2 As a journalist, I have to stay informed about the goings on in the world.

Examples of goings on in a Sentence

formal The committee was briefed on the various goings on within the organization.

informal I heard some interesting goings on at the office party last night.

slang I can't believe the goings on at that party, it was wild!

figurative The goings on in her mind were a mystery to everyone around her.

Grammatical Forms of goings on

• plural: goings on
• present tense: goings on
• future tense: will be going on
• perfect tense: have gone on
• continuous tense: are going on
• singular: going on
• positive degree: going on
• infinitive: to go on
• gerund: going on
• participle: going on

Origin and Evolution of goings on

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The term 'goings on' originated in Middle English as a combination of the word 'going' and the preposition 'on'. It was likely used to describe events or activities that were happening.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'goings on' evolved to refer to various activities, events, or occurrences, often with a sense of secrecy or scandal attached to them.