Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

be-going-to

phrase
/bi ˈɡoʊɪŋ tə/
Definition
Used to indicate a future intention or plan.
Examples
  • She is going to travel to Europe next summer.
  • They are going to start the project next week.
  • I’m going to bake a cake for the party.
Meaning
The phrase ‘be going to’ expresses a decision made before the moment of speaking or describes something that is about to happen in the near future.
Synonyms
  • intended to
  • about to
  • planned to