Ongoing

Pronunciation: /ˈɑnˌɡoʊɪŋ/

Definitions of ongoing

adjective continuing without interruption or change; lasting indefinitely

Example Sentences

A1 The ongoing construction of the new school is causing traffic delays.

A2 My ongoing search for a new job has been challenging.

B1 The ongoing investigation into the robbery is making progress.

B2 The ongoing debate about climate change is heating up.

C1 The ongoing conflict in the region shows no signs of resolution.

C2 The ongoing research project is expected to yield groundbreaking results.

Examples of ongoing in a Sentence

formal The ongoing investigation into the company's financial records is expected to take several more weeks.

informal The ongoing project at work is really starting to drag on.

slang I can't believe the ongoing drama between those two coworkers.

figurative The ongoing battle for equality continues to be fought on multiple fronts.

Grammatical Forms of ongoing

• past tense: ongoinged
• plural: ongoings
• comparative: more ongoing
• superlative: most ongoing
• present tense: ongoing
• future tense: will be ongoing
• perfect tense: has been ongoing
• continuous tense: is ongoing
• singular: ongoing
• positive degree: ongoing
• infinitive: to ongoing
• gerund: ongoing
• participle: ongoing

Origin and Evolution of ongoing

First Known Use: 1877 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'ongoing' originated from the combination of the prefix 'on-' meaning 'in a state of' and the word 'going' meaning 'moving or progressing'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something that is currently happening or in progress, the word 'ongoing' has evolved to also convey the sense of continuous or uninterrupted activity.