Pronunciation: /ˈɑnˌkʌmɪŋ/
noun something that is approaching or coming closer
A1 I saw the oncoming car and quickly moved out of the way.
A2 The oncoming traffic was heavy during rush hour.
B1 The driver failed to notice the oncoming vehicle and caused a collision.
B2 The oncoming storm brought strong winds and heavy rain.
C1 The pilot had to make a quick decision to avoid the oncoming missile.
C2 The soldiers were prepared for the oncoming enemy forces.
adjective approaching or coming closer in a specific direction
A1 I saw the oncoming car and quickly moved out of the way.
A2 The oncoming storm forced us to cancel our outdoor plans.
B1 The driver failed to notice the oncoming traffic and caused a collision.
B2 The oncoming train was moving at a high speed, so we had to wait for it to pass.
C1 The pilot skillfully maneuvered the plane to avoid the oncoming storm.
C2 The oncoming avalanche posed a serious threat to the mountain climbers.
formal The driver quickly swerved to avoid the oncoming traffic.
informal I saw the oncoming car and had to brake suddenly.
slang I almost got hit by that oncoming vehicle!
figurative The team prepared for the oncoming challenges with determination.
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