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2 going to
We can also say that something is going to happen in the future.
a Wecanuse going toin the same way as the present progressive: to talk
about plans and arrangements.
I'm going to get a new car soon.
John’s going to call in this evening.
When are you going to get your hair cut?
b Wecan also use going to to say that a future action or event is ‘on the
way’ — we can See it coming; it is starting to happen.
She’s going to have a baby. It’s going to rain.
He’s going to fall!
Present Future
He's going to fall!
[> For a comparison between the present forms and shall/will, see 136.3.
