ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Inbound

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈɪnbaʊnd/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Inbound is an adjective meaning Coming in, heading inwards.

Meaning

Coming in, heading inwards.

More Meanings

  1. (basketball) To pass a ball inbounds; to throw the ball in.
  2. (logistics) An inbound shipment.
  3. A basketball throw-in.

Example Sentences

Smith inbounds the ball to Johnson.
Taunton station is busy - even more so when the inbound working of my Bristol train arrives, laden with the usual mix of 'staycationers' and locals.

Word Forms

Synonyms for inbound

Depending on context, synonyms include inward, incoming, arriving.

Antonyms for inbound

Common opposites include outbound.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include incoming, inward, arriving, outset, coming, arrival.

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