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About to, will, as in I'm going to start planting now , or Do you think it's going to rain? or We thought the train was going to stop here . This phrase is used with a verb ( start, rain, stop in the examples) to show the future tense. Occasionally the verb is omitted because it is understood. For example, That wood hasn't dried out yet but it's going to soon , or Will you set the table?—Yes, I'm going to . [1400s] Also see go to .Discover More
Example Sentences
At home all the morning, putting my papers in order against my going to-morrow and doing many things else to that end.
And yet you are going to-morrow with this beast—this animal!
The "going-to-bed time" is the time par excellence for suggestion in early childhood.
My Louis is going to-night to Paris, and he shall call upon the ministers and see what can be done.
We are going to-day to Craigcrook (Jeffrey's place), a beautiful spot, which old October has mellowed into his richest tints.
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