Arrival
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈɹaɪ.vl̩/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Arrival is a noun meaning The act of arriving (reaching a certain place).
Meaning
The act of arriving (reaching a certain place).
More Meanings
- The fact of reaching a particular point in time.
- The fact of beginning to occur; the initial phase of something.
- The attainment of an objective, especially as a result of effort.
- A person who has arrived; a thing that has arrived.
Example Sentences
The early arrival of the bride created a stir.
the unavoidable irregularity in the arrivals of coal ships
He celebrated the arrival of payday with a shopping spree.
And wander we to see thy honest son, Who will of thy arrival be full joyous.
Word Forms
- arrivals
Synonyms for arrival
Depending on context, synonyms include incoming, onset, advent, introduction, arrivant, arriver.
Antonyms for arrival
Common opposites include departure, non-arrival, nonarrival.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include arriver, reaching, comer, arrive, coming, turnout.
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