Incoming
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɪnˌkʌmɪŋ/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Incoming is an adjective meaning Coming (or about to come) in; arriving.
Meaning
Coming (or about to come) in; arriving.
More Meanings
- Succeeding to an office or other position.
- (military) A warning that something is coming towards the addressee, especially enemy artillery fire.
- (countable) The act of coming in; arrival.
- (uncountable, military) Enemy fire directed at oneself.
Example Sentences
Incoming tides cause a tidal bore in many rivers.
The incoming prime minister gave a press conference.
"We landed in their killbox?" "We did. I am sor... No, belay that. Heads down! Cavalry incoming!"
Underneath a black cliff where the incoming tide smashed on the shingle, they stumbled upon the mail hood of Hrothgar's murdered vassal.
Word Forms
- incomings
Synonyms for incoming
Depending on context, synonyms include entrance, entry, next, inward, entering, ingoing.
Antonyms for incoming
Common opposites include outgoing.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include inbound, ingoing, entering, entry, entrance, ingress.
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