on-going
Definition
Adjective: 1. Currently happening; in progress; continuing to exist or develop: Describes an activity, process, or situation that is happening now and has not yet stopped or been completed.
Usage
The adjective "ongoing" is used to describe situations, processes, projects, or states that are active and continuing in the present. It emphasizes that something is not finished and is still developing or being dealt with. * It typically comes before a noun (e.g., an ongoing project) or after a linking verb like "is," "are," "was," "were" (e.g., The investigation is ongoing).
Examples
- The ongoing negotiations between the two countries are very delicate.
- There is an ongoing debate about the best method for teaching languages.
- The company supports employees through ongoing training programs.
- Police have stated that their inquiry is still ongoing.
Advanced Usage
- "To be ongoing": This is a common phrase used to formally state that a process is still active.
- The search for the missing hikers is ongoing.
- "Ongoing basis": Used to describe something that happens repeatedly or continuously over time.
- We review our safety procedures on an ongoing basis.
Variants and Related Words
- Ongoingly (adverb): In a continuing manner. (Note: This form is very rare and often replaced by phrases like "continuously.")
- Continuing (adj.): Carrying on without stopping.
- In progress (phrase): Currently happening or being done.
Synonyms
- Continuing
- Current
- In progress
- Unfinished
- Evolving
- Unresolved
Antonyms
- Completed
- Finished
- Resolved
- Over
- Past
Notes on Form
- The standard and most common spelling is ongoing (as one word without a hyphen). The hyphenated form on-going is an older or less common variant. In modern English, "ongoing" is preferred.
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currently happening
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an ongoing economic crisis
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