ongoing
/ˈɒnˌɡoʊɪŋ/
on · go · ing
ˈɒn · ˌɡoʊ · ɪŋ
English Definition
adj. continuing; still in progress
Significado en Español
continuo, en curso
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
đang diễn ra, liên tục
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Example Sentence
The investigation is still ongoing.
这项调查仍在进行中。
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “ongoing”:
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A
continuing
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B
finished
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C
completed
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D
concluded
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A — continuing.
“ongoing” means adj. continuing; still in progress
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The ______ repairs to the main road caused traffic jams for many weeks.
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A
finished
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B
completed
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C
ended
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D
ongoing
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D — ongoing.
“ongoing” means adj. continuing; still in progress
Common questions about “ongoing”
What does “ongoing” mean?
ongoing — adj. continuing; still in progress. In Chinese: 持续的，进行中的.
How do you pronounce “ongoing”?
ongoing is pronounced /ˈɒnˌɡoʊɪŋ/. It breaks into 3 syllables: on · go · ing.
How do you use “ongoing” in a sentence?
The investigation is still ongoing. (这项调查仍在进行中。)
What are synonyms for “ongoing”?
continuing, current, in progress — all close in meaning to ongoing (adj. continuing; still in progress).
Is “ongoing” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. ongoing appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
