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- [on-kuhm-ing, awn-]
- /ˈɒnˌkʌm ɪŋ, ˈɔn-/
- /ˈɒnˌkʌm.ɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [on-kuhm-ing, awn-]
- /ˈɒnˌkʌm ɪŋ, ˈɔn-/
Definitions of oncoming word
- adjective oncoming approaching; nearing: the oncoming train; the oncoming holiday season. 1
- adjective oncoming emerging: the oncoming generation of leaders. 1
- noun oncoming approach; onset: the oncoming of winter. 1
- noun oncoming Approaching; moving toward. 1
- adjective oncoming coming from opposite direction 1
- adjective oncoming nearing, approaching 1
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Origin of oncoming
First appearance:
before 1835 One of the 34% newest English words
1835-45; on + coming, after verb phrase come on
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Parts of speech for Oncoming
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
oncoming popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
oncoming usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for oncoming
adjective oncoming
- approaching — coming closer in time
- looming — a looming appearance, as of something seen indistinctly at a distance or through a fog: the loom of a moraine directly in their path.
- nearing — close; to a point or place not far away: Come near so I won't have to shout.
- onrush — a strong forward rush, flow, etc.
- advancing — to move or bring forward: The general advanced his troops to the new position.
Antonyms for oncoming
Top questions with oncoming
- how to stop an oncoming cold?
- switch to low beams when oncoming traffic is within?
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- how to prevent an oncoming cold sore?
- when entering the lane of an oncoming vehicle?
- how to prevent an oncoming cold?
- how to get rid of an oncoming cold?
- how to avoid an oncoming cold?
- how to fight an oncoming cold?
- how to stop an oncoming cold sore?
- when must you dim your headlights for oncoming vehicles?
- how to stop an oncoming sore throat?
- how to get rid of an oncoming cold sore?
- how to get rid of an oncoming pimple?
- which sign means you have priority over oncoming vehicles?
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