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Arrival Definition and Usage (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：arrival (Arrival)
Arrival
/əˈraɪvəl/
n.
The act of coming to or reaching a place.
arrival
➕
/əˈraɪvəl/
n.
The act of reaching a destination, such as an airport or a city.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'ad' (to) + 'ripa' (shore), via Old French 'arriver' (to reach the shore).
💡 Mnemonic
Imagine a riverbank: 'a river' sounds like 'arrive'. You've reached the shore!
📖 Example
I'll wait for you at the arrival gate of the airport.
I'll wait for you at the arrival gate of the airport.
🔗 Collocations
arrival time – the expected time of reaching a place
arrival gate – the exit point at an airport for passengers
arrival lounge – a waiting area for incoming passengers
🔄 Synonyms
coming (n.) – The act of arriving or approaching.
appearance (n.) – The act of becoming visible or being present.
🚫 Antonyms
departure (n.) – The act of leaving a place.
📖 Cultural Story
The word arrived in English from Old French, originally referring to reaching a river bank or shore. Over time, it expanded to any destination.
Meaning 2：advent (Arrival)
Arrival
/əˈraɪvəl/
n.
The point in time when something, especially something expected, happens or begins.
advent
➕
/ˈædvent/
n.
The beginning or first appearance of an important event, season, or period.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
The arrival of spring brings warmer weather and blooming flowers.
The arrival of spring brings warmer weather and blooming flowers.
🔗 Collocations
arrival of spring – the beginning of the spring season
arrival of new technology – the introduction or emergence of new tech
🔄 Synonyms
🚫 Antonyms
departure (n.) – The act of leaving or ending of an event.
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