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Meaning of ongoing in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    ongoing

    Definitions

    1. currently happening

    Examples

    • « an ongoing economic crisis »
    • « negotiations are in progress »

    Synonyms

    • current

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