B2 adjective 중립

ongoing

/ˈɒnˌɡəʊɪŋ/

Describes a process, situation, or activity that is currently in progress and has not yet reached a conclusion. It implies that something started in the past and is continuing into the present and likely the future.

예시

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1

The ongoing repairs to the bridge are causing major traffic delays.

The current, unfinished work on the bridge is making traffic very slow.

2

The government is committed to providing ongoing support for small businesses.

The government promises to continue giving help to small companies over a long period.

3

It's an ongoing joke between us that he's always late.

We have a joke that we keep telling because he is never on time.

어휘 가족

형용사
ongoing
관련
continuation
💡

암기 팁

Think of the word as 'on' + 'going'. If something is 'on' and 'going', it hasn't stopped yet!

빠른 퀴즈

The police refused to comment because there is an ________ investigation into the case.

정답!

정답은: ongoing

예시

1

The ongoing repairs to the bridge are causing major traffic delays.

everyday

The current, unfinished work on the bridge is making traffic very slow.

2

The government is committed to providing ongoing support for small businesses.

formal

The government promises to continue giving help to small companies over a long period.

3

It's an ongoing joke between us that he's always late.

informal

We have a joke that we keep telling because he is never on time.

4

Ongoing research into solar energy is essential for environmental sustainability.

academic

Continuous scientific study of solar power is necessary for the environment.

5

Our ongoing partnership with the supplier ensures a steady stream of materials.

business

Our continuing professional relationship with the provider guarantees we get materials regularly.

어휘 가족

형용사
ongoing
관련
continuation

자주 쓰는 조합

ongoing investigation a police or legal inquiry that is still happening
ongoing process a series of actions that are currently being performed
ongoing debate a discussion or argument that has not been settled yet
ongoing effort a continuous attempt to achieve something
ongoing maintenance regular work done to keep something in good condition

자주 쓰는 구문

on an ongoing basis

regularly and continuously

ongoing concern

a business that is operating and making a profit

ongoing dialogue

an open and continuous conversation between parties

자주 혼동되는 단어

ongoing vs underway

Something 'underway' has recently started and is moving; 'ongoing' emphasizes that it has been continuing for some time.

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사용 참고사항

Ongoing is almost always used as an adjective before a noun. It is rarely used as a predicative adjective after 'to be' without being followed by a specific noun, though it is grammatically possible.

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자주 하는 실수

Learners sometimes try to use 'ongoing' as a verb (e.g., 'the work is ongoinging'), which is incorrect. Use it only as an adjective.

💡

암기 팁

Think of the word as 'on' + 'going'. If something is 'on' and 'going', it hasn't stopped yet!

📖

어원

Originates from the mid-20th century as a combination of the preposition 'on' and the present participle of 'go'.

문법 패턴

Used typically as an attributive adjective (before the noun). Does not have comparative or superlative forms (no 'more ongoing').

빠른 퀴즈

The police refused to comment because there is an ________ investigation into the case.

정답!

정답은: ongoing

관련 단어

brawl

B2

A noisy, rough, and uncontrolled fight that usually involves several people in a public place. It can refer to the physical struggle itself or the act of participating in such a fight.

brawn

B2

Brawn refers to physical strength and muscular power, especially when contrasted with intelligence or mental ability. It describes the capacity for heavy physical labor and force rather than intellectual or strategic skill.

bray

B2

To bray refers to the loud, harsh, and jarring cry specifically made by a donkey. In a figurative sense, it describes a person speaking or laughing in a similarly loud, unpleasant, or raucous manner.

brazenly

B2

To perform an action in a bold and shameless way, without any attempt to hide it. It usually describes behavior that ignores social norms, rules, or the feelings of others in a defiant manner.

brazenness

B2

The quality of being bold and without shame, often in a way that is considered disrespectful, shocking, or socially unacceptable. It describes a person's behavior when they act improperly or commit a mistake but refuse to show any embarrassment or regret.

brazil

B2

Relating to or originating from the country of Brazil, typically used as an attributive noun in established terms or to describe geopolitical and commercial relationships. While 'Brazilian' is the primary adjective, 'Brazil' functions adjectivally in specific compound phrases like 'Brazil nut'.

bread

B2

A primary food staple made from flour or meal that is moistened, kneaded, and baked. In a broader sociopolitical or academic context, it often symbolizes basic sustenance, livelihood, or the fundamental requirements for human survival.

breadboard

B2

To construct a temporary electronic circuit on a solderless board for testing or prototyping purposes. It involves plugging components into a grid to verify a design's functionality before creating a permanent version.

breadcrumb

B2

In a digital or metaphorical context, this describes a type of secondary navigation or a series of clues that allow a person to track their path or progress. It is most commonly used to describe interface elements that show a user's location within a website hierarchy.

breadfruit

B2

Relating to or consisting of the starchy, tropical fruit of the Artocarpus altilis tree, which has a texture similar to bread when cooked. It describes items, flavors, or products derived from this specific fruit or the tree it grows on.

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