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oncoming

/ˈɒnkʌmɪŋ/adjective

उच्चारण ऑन्कमिंग

सामने से आता हुआ

Core word

adjective
  1. 1

    [only before noun]

    moving towards you

    सामने से आता हुआ

    • The car swerved into the path of an oncoming truck.
    • Always walk facing the oncoming traffic.
    • The cyclist moved aside for the oncoming bus.
    + 2 more examples
    • Headlights from the oncoming cars dazzled him.
    • She stepped back to avoid the oncoming crowd.

    Synonyms approaching advancing

    Opposite receding departing

  2. 2

    [only before noun]

    going to happen soon

    आने वाला, निकट

    • the oncoming winter
    • Farmers are preparing their fields for the oncoming monsoon.
    • Preparations for the oncoming festival are in full swing.
    + 2 more examples
    • Students are worried about the oncoming exams.
    • The village braced itself for the oncoming storm.

    Synonyms upcoming forthcoming imminent