oncoming

Word parts

on- + coming

Pronunciation

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Adjective

Positive oncoming

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. Oncoming traffic, cars, trains, etc are facing, travelling towards, or moving in the opposite direction to another road-user.

   Look carefully before pulling out into oncoming traffic.

2. An oncoming storm, wave, season, crisis, etc. is one that will arrive soon.

   They rushed to prepare for the oncoming storm.