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oncoming

adjective on·com·ing \ˈȯn-ˌkə-miŋ, ˈän-\

: coming closer to you : coming toward you

Full Definition of ONCOMING

a : coming nearer in time or space <the oncoming year> <an oncoming car>

b : future <looked forward to his oncoming visit>

: emergent, rising <the oncoming generation>

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Synonyms: approaching, coming, imminent, impending, nearing, forthcoming, pending, proximate, upcoming

ONCOMING Defined for Kids

adjective on·com·ing \ˈȯn-ˌkə-miŋ, ˈän-\

: coming nearer <an oncoming car>

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