What is the Opposite(Antonym) of “oncoming”?

The Opposite(Antonym) of “oncoming”

The antonyms of oncoming are outgoing and departing. The antonym outgoing refers to something leaving or going away from a place, while departing refers to someone leaving a place.

Explore all Antonyms of “oncoming”

• outgoing
• departing

Definitions and Examples of outgoing, departing

Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!

outgoing

Leaving or going away from a place.

Example

The outgoing tide carried the boat away from the shore.

departing

Leaving a place, especially to start a journey.

Example

The departing flight was delayed due to bad weather.

Key Differences: outgoing vs departing

• 1. Outgoing refers to something leaving or going away from a place, while oncoming refers to something approaching or coming towards a place.
• 2. Departing refers to someone leaving a place, while oncoming refers to something approaching or coming towards a place.

Effective Usage of outgoing, departing

• 1. Traffic: Use oncoming to describe vehicles or people approaching from the opposite direction.
• 2. Travel: Use departing to describe flights, trains, or buses leaving a station or airport.
• 3. Socializing: Use outgoing to describe someone who is friendly and sociable.

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Remember this!

The antonyms of oncoming are outgoing and departing. Use outgoing to describe something leaving or going away from a place, and departing to describe someone leaving a place. Use oncoming to describe something approaching or coming towards a place, such as vehicles or people in traffic.