incoming
1 antonyms and opposites of incoming, grouped by meaning.
Adjective — Arriving or about to arrive.
Antonyms
How to use incoming
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From in (adverb) + coming (adjective).
Full origin of incoming →Frequently asked questions
What does “incoming” mean?
The word “incoming” means arriving or about to arrive. In plain terms, coming in, or about to arrive — for flights, calls, messages, or new office-holders.
How do you pronounce “incoming”?
“Incoming” is pronounced IHN-kuh-mihng (/ˈɪnˌkʌmɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “incoming” in a sentence?
Here is “incoming” used in a sentence: “The airport announced delays for all incoming flights.”
What is the opposite of “incoming”?
The opposite of “incoming” — its antonyms — is outgoing.
What part of speech is “incoming”?
Depending on how it is used, “incoming” can be an adjective and an interjection.
Is “incoming” a common word?
“Incoming” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “incoming” have?
“Incoming” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: arriving or about to arrive.
What is the difference between "incoming" and "outgoing"?
"Incoming" describes something arriving or about to arrive, or a person about to take up a role. "Outgoing" is its opposite, describing something leaving or a person about to leave a position. For example, an incoming president replaces the outgoing one.
What is the difference between "incoming" and "oncoming"?
"Incoming" means arriving or approaching a place, such as an incoming flight or an incoming tide. "Oncoming" specifically describes something moving toward you, most often traffic, as in "oncoming cars." Use "oncoming" for things heading straight at you and "incoming" for things simply arriving.
Why do people shout "Incoming!"?
As an interjection, "incoming" is a warning that something, especially a projectile such as a shell or rocket, is approaching, telling people to take cover. This military usage has also spread into casual speech to warn that anything is heading your way fast.
What nouns commonly follow "incoming"?
"Incoming" often pairs with words like call, email, message, flight, tide, and mail to describe things arriving. In an organizational sense, it also pairs with roles such as incoming president, chair, or student, meaning the person about to start in that position.