adjective
Uncommon
inbound
IHN-bownd
Inbound (adjective) means traveling or heading toward a place, rather than away from it. Example: “The inbound flight from Tokyo was delayed by two hours.”
adjective
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Traveling or heading toward a place, rather than away from it.
"The inbound flight from Tokyo was delayed by two hours."
How to use inbound
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishComing in or arriving, as opposed to outbound, which means leaving.
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Common pairings
inbound flight
inbound traffic
inbound calls
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Word forms
- Plural
- inbounds
- Third person singular
- inbounds
- Past tense
- inbounded
- Comparative
- more inbound
- Superlative
- most inbound
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The _____ flight from Tokyo was delayed by two hours.
Etymology
From in plus bound (in the sense of "heading toward").
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What does “inbound” mean?
The word “inbound” means traveling or heading toward a place, rather than away from it. In plain terms, coming in or arriving, as opposed to outbound, which means leaving.
How do you pronounce “inbound”?
“Inbound” is pronounced IHN-bownd (/ˈɪnbaʊnd/ in IPA).
How do you use “inbound” in a sentence?
Here is “inbound” used in a sentence: “The inbound flight from Tokyo was delayed by two hours.”
What is the opposite of “inbound”?
The opposite of “inbound” — its antonyms — is outbound.
What part of speech is “inbound”?
“Inbound” is an adjective.
Is “inbound” a common word?
“Inbound” is an uncommon word in modern English.
