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ongoing

Pronunciation: /ɒnˈɡəʊ.ɪŋ/

The English word “ongoing” has 3 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Continuing, permanent, lasting.
  2. Presently or currently happening; being in progress.

noun

  1. Something that is going on; a happening.

Etymology

From on + going, related to the phrasal verb go on.

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