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oncoming
adjective on·com·ing \ˈȯn-ˌkə-miŋ, ˈän-\
: coming closer to you : coming toward you
Full Definition of ONCOMING
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a : coming nearer in time or space <the oncoming year> <an oncoming car> b : future <looked forward to his oncoming visit>
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First Known Use of ONCOMING
1844
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oncoming
adjective on·com·ing \ˈȯn-ˌkə-miŋ, ˈän-\
Definition of ONCOMING for Kids
: coming nearer <an oncoming car>
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