Oncoming - English meaning

verb

Move forwards in a purposeful way.

Usage examples:

He advanced towards the dispatch box

noun

A forward movement.

Usage examples:

The rebels' advance on madrid was well under way

noun

A development or improvement.

Usage examples:

advances in engineering techniques

adjective

Coming nearer in distance or time.

Usage examples:

An approaching car

verb

Come near or nearer to (someone or something) in distance or time.

Usage examples:

The train approached the main line

verb

Present participle of approach

Usage examples:

We could just see the train approaching in the distance., if you look out of the window on the left…

verb

Reach a place at the end of a journey or a stage in a journey.

Usage examples:

We arrived at his house and knocked at the door

adjective

Only a short distance away or apart in space or time.

Usage examples:

The hotel is close to the sea

adverb

Very near to someone or something; with very little space between.

Usage examples:

They stood close to the door

noun

Another term for high (sense 7 of the adjective).

adjective

Due to happen or just beginning.

Usage examples:

Work is due to start in the coming year

noun

An arrival or approach.

Usage examples:

The coming of a new age

verb

Move or travel towards or into a place thought of as near or familiar to the speaker.

Usage examples:

Jessica came into the kitchen

adjective

About to happen or appear.

Usage examples:

The forthcoming cricket season

adjective

Happening soon

Usage examples:

The forthcoming conference, he has not been forthcoming about the details of his contract., no expl…

noun

An assembly or meeting, especially one held for a specific purpose.

Usage examples:

A family gathering

verb

Come together; assemble or accumulate.

Usage examples:

As soon as a crowd gathered, the police came

noun

A meeting of people coming together in a group

Usage examples:

We’re having a little social gathering tonight and hope you can come.

adjective

Occurring or done at once; instant.

Usage examples:

The authorities took no immediate action

adjective

Happening or done without delay or very soon after something else

Usage examples:

She made an immediate impact when she arrived to coach the team., emotional outbursts followed in t…

adjective

About to happen.

Usage examples:

They were in imminent danger of being swept away

adjective

(esp. of something unpleasant) likely to happen very soon

Usage examples:

A rain storm was imminent.

adjective

(of an event regarded as threatening or significant) about to happen; forthcoming.

Usage examples:

The author had returned to his country ahead of the impending war

verb

(of an event regarded as threatening or significant) be about to happen.

Usage examples:

It seemed certain that some great trial of strength impended between the opponents

adjective

(esp. of something unpleasant) about to happen soon

Usage examples:

The impending crisis over trade made everyone nervous.

verb

Appear as a vague form, especially one that is large or threatening.

Usage examples:

Vehicles loomed out of the darkness

adjective

(of an event) seemingly about to happen and regarded as ominous or worrying.

Usage examples:

The looming threat of social unrest

adjective

Appearing as a vague or shadowy form, especially one that is large or threatening.

Usage examples:

He almost expected to see jason's looming figure suddenly appear

verb

Come near to; approach.

Usage examples:

Soon the cab would be nearing oxford street

adverb

At or to a short distance away; nearby.

Usage examples:

A bomb exploded somewhere near

adverb

A short time away in the future.

Usage examples:

His retirement was drawing near

adjective

Rushing forward; advancing rapidly.

Usage examples:

He calmly lobbed the ball over the onrushing goalkeeper

adjective

Expected or expecting to be the specified thing in the future.

Usage examples:

She showed a prospective buyer around the house

adjective

Possible

Usage examples:

There were offers from several prospective buyers.

adjective

Someone who might become a customer, buyer, etc.

Usage examples:

What is the best way of contacting prospective customers?, one plant has been sold and seven have p…

adjective

(especially of the cause of something) closest in relationship; immediate.

Usage examples:

The fact that a storm may show up the poor condition of a flat roof does not signify that storm was…

adjective

About to happen; forthcoming.

Usage examples:

The upcoming election

adjective

Happening soon

Usage examples:

Party officials met to nominate candidates for the upcoming election.

adjective

Happening soon

Usage examples:

Check the website for a calendar of upcoming events., the company's upcoming flotation on the stock…