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oncoming

/ɒnˈkʌmɪŋ/ adjective · British & US
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What does oncoming mean?

adjective

Approaching or coming towards something or someone; moving towards a point of collision or contact.

Example

"The oncoming traffic made it difficult to merge onto the highway."

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