What is another word for be going to?

Pronunciation: [biː ɡˈə͡ʊɪŋ tuː] (IPA)

"Be going to" is used to indicate future plans or intentions. However, there are several synonyms that can be used in its place. Some examples include "will," "shall," "aiming," "planning," "preparing," "expecting," "anticipating," "intending," and "projecting." Each of these words can add a different nuance or emphasis to the sentence. For instance, "will" is a straightforward and simple way to express future actions, while "planning" suggests that careful consideration has been taken in making the decision. "Anticipating" emphasizes the excitement or eagerness for a future event. By using synonyms for "be going to," a writer or speaker can add variety and depth to their language.

What are the hypernyms for Be going to?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    seek to, strive to, intend to, plan to, prepare to.

Famous quotes with Be going to

  • You could be going to have supper with someone who happens to be male, and all of a sudden he is your boyfriend of nine months... and I am cheating on my existing boyfriend.
    Caprice Bourret
  • So to recap: we may or may not be going to war with Iraq because Saddam may or may not have weapons of mass destruction, which he may or may not use, or pass to other terrorists groups with whom he may or may not have links.
    Rory Bremner
  • America makes prodigious mistakes, America has colossal faults, but one thing cannot be denied: America is always on the move. She may be going to Hell, of course, but at least she isn't standing still.
    e. e. cummings
  • As soon as I get my car I think I'll be going to the cinema more. Since I don't go very often, there are no films that are a must see at the moment. I usually wait till they come out on DVD.
    Tom Felton
  • The greatest obstacle to being heroic is the doubt whether one may not be going to prove one's self a fool; the truest heroism is to resist the doubt; and the profoundest wisdom, to know when it ought to be resisted, and when it be obeyed.
    Nathaniel Hawthorne

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