gonna
Americanverb
Etymology
Origin of gonna
A phonetic spelling representing the pronunciation of the phrase in continuous rapid speech
Example Sentences
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You know what’s gonna happen — you know they’re gonna say, “Oh, her jaw is swollen.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
“And I’m not gonna lie to you. This is uncomfortable, and I like it.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
Because if you tell a homie, your homie’s only gonna have your side.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026
I think strangers are like in the middle, so hey, bro, this could be good or it could be bad, and we’re gonna tell you the truth.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026
I don’t know what numbers will be called in next week’s lotto; I’ve no idea who’ll win the Super Bowl or when Rihanna’s gonna grace us with new music.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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