Synonyms for

Ongoing

Verb / ˈɑ:ˌngəʊɪŋ / / ˈɔ:ˌngəʊɪŋ / Another word for ongoing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Something that is ongoing is continuing or developing, and it has not stopped.

Synonyms & similar words

ongoing continuing continuous uninterrupted unending perpetual incessant endless eternal unfaltering unwavering unbroken unrelenting unabated unremitting round-the-clock everlasting persistent sustained unstopping unstinting

Synonyms by register

Formal

continuing uninterrupted perpetual sustained

Informal

going on still happening in progress active

Literary

everlasting unceasing enduring

Antonyms

ended finished concluded ceased halted completed terminated

Common collocations

  • ongoing process
  • ongoing debate
  • ongoing investigation
  • ongoing project
  • ongoing crisis
  • ongoing efforts
  • ongoing development

Word family

verb go on

Usage note

Ongoing refers to something that is still happening or continuing. It is often used to describe processes, projects, or situations that have not yet reached a conclusion.

Example sentences

  1. The ongoing construction work is causing a lot of noise.
  2. The government is taking steps to address the ongoing water crisis.
  3. The ongoing investigation into the crime is still ongoing.
  4. The teacher gave the students an ongoing project to work on throughout the semester.
  5. The ongoing conflict between the two countries needs to be resolved.

Quotes

  • 'Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.' - Winston Churchill
  • 'I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.' - Thomas Edison
  • 'The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.' - Socrates

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