going
UK: ˈɡəʊɪŋ | US: ˈɡoʊɪŋ
n. the act of leaving or moving from a place
n. the condition of a surface for travel (e.g., "the going is rough")
adj. currently in operation or active (e.g., "a going concern")
The word "going" originates from the Old English verb gān (to go), which evolved into Middle English gon. The suffix -ing was added to form the present participle, indicating ongoing action or a noun derived from the verb. Over time, "going" expanded to describe not just the act of moving but also conditions (e.g., "tough going") and operational states (e.g., "going business"). The morpheme go retains its core meaning of movement, while -ing adds grammatical function.
She is going to the market this afternoon.
The going was slow due to heavy rain.
The company remains a going concern despite economic challenges.
Are you going to attend the meeting?
The path’s uneven surface made for difficult going.