incoming

[ˈɪnkʌmɪŋ]

incoming Definition

• 1. coming in or arriving at a place
• 2. about to be received or experienced

Using incoming: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "incoming" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The incoming train is delayed.

• Example

  I have an incoming call on my phone.

• Example

  The incoming president has promised to make changes.

incoming Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for incoming

• arriving
• approaching
• incoming
• forthcoming
• impending

Antonyms for incoming

• outgoing
• departing

Phrases with incoming

• incoming tide

  the flow of seawater toward the shore

  Example

  The surfers waited for the incoming tide to catch the waves.

• incoming fire

  the firing of weapons towards a target

  Example

  The soldiers took cover from the incoming fire.

• incoming mail

  mail that has been received but not yet opened or processed

  Example

  The secretary sorted the incoming mail into different categories.

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Summary: incoming in Brief

The term 'incoming' [ˈɪnkʌmɪŋ] refers to something that is coming in or arriving at a place, or about to be received or experienced. It can be used to describe various things such as trains, calls, and presidents. Examples include 'The incoming train is delayed.' and 'I have an incoming call on my phone.'