Plural of going
regular plural
The plural of going is goings.
Forms of going
| Singular | going /ˈɡəʊ.ɪŋ/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | goings |
| Countable | countable and uncountable |
Goings in a sentence
- In short, what the theorist has given Smith is a new way of talking about some important goings on in the lives of others.From the entry goings on
- He is a Libertarian, does not vote, and we are all privy to the goings on in his crotch (particularly his notcher).2000 December 13, Super Lucky Egg, “AMR FAQ (Rough Draft)”, in alt.music.rush (Usenet). From the entry notcher
- The whence and whither of their comings and goings made no impression on the community, and when they disappeared no one asked how or why.1951 November 26, Robert Houghwout Jackson, Associate Justice, Supreme Court of the United States, “Gallegos v. Nebraska (No. 94)”, in…. From the entry whither
- Baxter had never known of any goings on in that quarter, but, bless you, still waters run deep, and these girls were all alike, one as bad as the other.1903, Samuel Butler, chapter 58, in The Way of All Flesh. From the entry still waters run deep
Meaning of going
- verb Attending or visiting (a stated event, place, etc.) habitually or regularly.
- noun A departure.
- noun The suitability of ground for riding, walking etc.
Questions about the plural of going
- What is the plural of going?
- The plural of going is goings.
- Is going countable?
- Going is a countable and uncountable noun.
Source and license
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