Meaning of going to | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Expresses the prospective aspect relative to a given time frame: something that will happen, or is intended, at the time, to happen.
2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see be, going, to.

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Examples

“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. I'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.”

“I sav’d my Son Æneas from his hand, / My dearest Son, whom he was going to slay⟳.”

““Sh—! Don’t speak⟳—he’s going to commence.””

“It's too late, I must be going to my grandma's.”

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