Synonyms for

Goin

Verb / gɔɪn / Another word for goin — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Going.

Synonyms & similar words

heading traveling moving journeying proceeding advancing departing leaving marching progressing running walking riding faring voyaging sailing driving commuting trekking hiking

Synonyms by register

Formal

departing proceeding advancing

Informal

leaving heading out off on the move

Literary

faring journeying wending

Antonyms

staying stopping halting remaining resting waiting

Common collocations

  • goin' on
  • goin' around
  • goin' back
  • goin' home
  • goin' out
  • goin' to
  • goin' up

Word family

verb go

Usage note

Goin' is a very informal, non-standard spelling and pronunciation of 'going'. It should be avoided in formal writing and speech.

Example sentences

  1. I'm goin to the store.
  2. He's goin to the beach.
  3. She's goin to the movies.
  4. We're goin to the party.
  5. They're goin to the game.

Quotes

  • Keep on keepin' on. If you're goin' through hell, keep on goin' don't slow down. If you're scared, don't show it. You might get out before the devil even knows you're there.
  • Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first. If you don't like, change it. It's goin' around all the time.
  • Every saint has a past, and every sinner has a future. Keep on goin'.

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