going to

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Synonyms: cling to, owing to, point to, bring to, going on, lying to, going up, going by, going into, coming to, going at

Antonyms: cling to, owing to, point to, bring to, going on, lying to, going up, going by, going into, coming to, going at

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Phrase

1. Expresses the prospective aspect relative to a given time frame: something that will happen, or is intended, at the time, to happen.
   • I’m going to throw out the milk if nobody’s going to drink it.
   • I was going to cut the grass, but it started raining.
   • Mary is going to have another baby. It’ll most probably have blue eyes, because both parents do.
   • I’ve already agreed on a price, so I’m going to buy it regardless.
   • I’ve been going to stop by for ages, but I’ve only just found time.
   • I have been told about a row house going to be available soon.
2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see be,‎ going,‎ to.
   • It's getting late; I must be going to my grandma's.

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