What is the antonym of “departure”?
The antonyms of departure are arrival, coming, and entry. These words describe the opposite of leaving or going away. They convey the idea of arriving, coming, or entering a place or situation.
Brief Definitions of the Antonym(s)
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The act of reaching a destination or a place.
Example
The arrival of the guests was delayed due to traffic congestion.
The act of moving toward a particular place or situation.
Example
The coming of spring brings new life and energy to the environment.
The act of entering or gaining access to a place or situation.
Example
The security guard checked his ID before allowing him entry into the building.
How are these antonyms different from each other?
- 1Arrival refers to the act of reaching a destination or a place.
- 2Coming refers to the act of moving toward a particular place or situation.
- 3Entry refers to the act of entering or gaining access to a place or situation.
Good things to know
- 1Travel: Use arrival to describe reaching a destination, coming to describe moving towards a place, and entry to describe gaining access to a place.
- 2Events: Use arrival to describe the arrival of guests, coming to describe the approach of an event, and entry to describe gaining access to an event.
- 3Business: Use arrival to describe the arrival of shipments, coming to describe the approach of deadlines, and entry to describe gaining access to a building or system.