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oncoming

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Word parts

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on- + coming

Pronunciation

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Adjective

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Positive
oncoming

Comparative
none

Superlative
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  1. Oncoming traffic, cars, trains, etc are facing, travelling towards, or moving in the opposite direction to another road-user.
    Look carefully before pulling out into oncoming traffic.
  2. An oncoming storm, wave, season, crisis, etc. is one that will arrive soon.
    They rushed to prepare for the oncoming storm.