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going Antonyms
Opposite of going
Because the opposite of going shifts with each meaning, the 18 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
The act or an instance of leaving a place; a departure.
Usage Example
"The station manager monitored the comings and goings of all passenger trains."
Strongest
coming
arrival
Strong
entrance
entry
return
• adjective (Context 2)
Current, prevailing, or accepted as the standard rate or price at a particular time.
Usage Example
"The contractor offered to pay the outdated rate for skilled carpentry work."
Strong
outdated
obsolete
former
unusual
• noun (Context 3)
The rate of speed or ease of progress toward a goal or during an activity.
Usage Example
"Translating the ancient manuscript was slow standstill at first, but she soon found a rhythm."
Strong
standstill
stagnation
regression
• adjective (Context 4)
Existing, available, or currently in operation and functioning successfully.
Usage Example
"They purchased the family bakery as a defunct concern with a loyal customer base."
Strongest
defunct
inactive
Strong
inoperative
dormant
failing
insolvent
Similar words to going
Words similar to going shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
progress
departure
current
prevailing
operating
leaving
active
headway
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Going. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/going