Going and Idle

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Going

Going adjective - Being in effective operation.
Usage example: he just can't keep his small bookstore going
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Idle is an antonym for going.
Nearby Word: go

Idle

Idle adjective - Not being in a state of use, activity, or employment.
Usage example: the car was idle for two weeks while they went on vacation
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Antonyms for Idle
Going is an antonym for idle.
Nearby Words: idled, idleness, idler, idling, idly
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  • Video Game / Tomodachi Life Idle Game: The fun comes from observing the Miis going on their day-to-day lives.
    Source: Video Game / Tomodachi Life
  • Idle: If you're going to split hairs, I'm going to piss off.
    Source: Verbal Ticked
  • Anime / Vandread There is some idle chatter in the first episode where some random Tarakian soldiers muse on making a baby together (in pretty much the same tone as going out for a beer).
    Source: Anime / Vandread
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