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