Oncoming
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Oncoming is a noun meaning Approach, onset.
Meaning
Approach, onset.
More Meanings
- approaching; coming closer
- present participle and gerund of oncome
Example Sentences
Look carefully before pulling out into oncoming traffic.
A bitter easterly breeze blew with a threat of oncoming winter.
Some man that wayfaring was stood by housedoor at night's oncoming.
Instead, the sound of muffled drums Inside myself: I have to lean And listen as my strength succumbs, To hear what these oncomings mean.
Word Forms
- oncomings
Synonyms for oncoming
Depending on context, synonyms include onset, moving, approaching.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include approaching, moving, onset, coming, ahead, upcoming.
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