adjective

incoming

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adjective

Arriving or about to arrive.

"The airport announced delays for all incoming flights."

About to take up a position or role, replacing someone else.

"The incoming CEO will start next month."

interjection

Used as a warning that something, especially a projectile, is approaching.

""Incoming!" someone shouted as the ball flew toward the crowd."

How to Use Incoming

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishComing in, or about to arrive — for flights, calls, messages, or new office-holders.

Easily confused with

outgoing →

Common pairings

incoming call incoming flight incoming president

incomings plural

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The airport announced delays for all _____ flights.

outgoing

sociable outgoing

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outgoing sociable