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ongoing

/ˈɒnˌɡoʊɪŋ/
on · go · ing ˈɒn · ˌɡoʊ · ɪŋ
English Definition
adj. continuing; still in progress
中文释义
持续的，进行中的
Significado en Español
continuo, en curso
한국어 뜻
계속되는, 진행 중인
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。

Synonyms
continuing current in progress
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “ongoing”:

  1. A continuing
  2. B concluded
  3. C finished
  4. D completed
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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.

  1. A finished
  2. B completed
  3. C ended
  4. D ongoing
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D — ongoing. “ongoing” means adj. continuing; still in progress

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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 nearly 2,500 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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