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oncoming

UK
/ˈɒnˌkʌmɪŋ/
US
/ˈɑnˌkʌmɪŋ/

Translations

oncomingadjective
more oncoming
Comp.
most oncoming
Super.
UK
/ˈɒnˌkʌmɪŋ/
US
/ˈɑnˌkʌmɪŋ/
venant en sens inverseS'emploie surtout pour la circulation, les véhicules ou les personnes qui viennent en face.
The oncoming traffic made it difficult to cross the street.
Le trafic venant en sens inverse rendait difficile la traversée de la rue.
The oncoming storm was predicted to hit the coast by evening.
La tempête imminente devait frapper la côte d'ici le soir.
Synonyms
forthcoming
approaching
imminent
upcoming
impending
Antonyms
retreating
departing
oncomingnoun
The oncoming of winter was marked by shorter days and colder temperatures.
L'approche de l'hiver s'est traduite par des journées plus courtes et des températures plus basses.
Synonyms
arrival
incoming
incoming traffic
approaching traffic
coming
approach

Definitions

oncomingadjective
Approaching or moving towards a particular point or person.
The oncoming traffic made it difficult to cross the street.
Happening or appearing soon; impending.
The oncoming storm was predicted to hit the coast by evening.
oncomingnoun
The act or process of approaching or coming closer.
The oncoming of winter was marked by shorter days and colder temperatures.
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