GOING
/ˈɡəʊɪŋ/
5 letters · 1 syllable · verb, noun, adjective
Definition of GOING
To move:
(chiefly of a machine) To work or function (properly); to move or perform (as required).
"The engine just won't go anymore."
To start; to begin (an action or process).
"Get ready, get set, go!"
A departure.
"Thy going is not lonely, with thee goes thy Husband"
The suitability of ground for riding, walking etc.
"The going was very difficult over the ice."
Progress.
"We made good going for a while, but then we came to the price."
Likely to continue; viable.
"He didn't want to make an unsecured loan to the business because it didn't look like a going concern."
Current, prevailing.
"The going rate for manual snow-shoveling is $25 an hour."
Synonyms of GOING
Words with similar meaning
Examples of GOING in a Sentence
- "The engine just won't go anymore."
- "Get ready, get set, go!"
- "Thy going is not lonely, with thee goes thy Husband"
- "The going was very difficult over the ice."
Word Details
Is GOING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, GOING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: GOING uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for GOING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | g | o | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in GOING
17 words from the letters in GOING
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use GOING in Word Games
GOING is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, GOING is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble GOING to find 17 additional valid words.