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Definition of oncoming adjective from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

oncoming

adjective

NAmE//ˈɑnˌkʌmɪŋ//

, NAmE//ˈɔnˌkʌmɪŋ//

[only before noun]

coming toward you synonym approach Always walk facing the oncoming traffic.

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