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Incoming: Definition, Common Uses & Synonyms (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：arriving (incoming)

incoming 🔊

/ˈɪnˌkʌmɪŋ/

adj.

Used to describe something or someone that is arriving at a place.

arriving 🔊

➕

/əˈraɪvɪŋ/

adj.

Describing something that is in the process of reaching a place.

📁 Category：Transportation & Travel 🔖 Level：beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From 'in-' (into) + 'coming' (present participle of 'come'), meaning 'arriving or entering'.

💡 Mnemonic

Imagine 'INCOMING' written on a sign at an airport, indicating flights that are landing.

📖 Example

The incoming train from Beijing will arrive at platform 3 in five minutes. 🔊 The train from Beijing that is arriving will reach platform 3 in five minutes.

🔗 Collocations

incoming flight – a flight that is arriving

incoming mail – mail that has been received

incoming tide – the tide that is coming in

🔄 Synonyms

arriving (adj.) – in the process of reaching a place

approaching (adj.) – coming nearer in distance or time

oncoming (adj.) – moving towards a place or person

🚫 Antonyms

outgoing (adj.) – leaving or departing from a place

departing (adj.) – in the process of leaving

📖 Cultural Story

Derived from Middle English 'incomynge', combining 'in' and 'coming'. Now commonly used in contexts like 'incoming call' or 'incoming tide' to denote arrival.

Meaning 2：about to take office (incoming)

incoming 🔊

/ˈɪnˌkʌmɪŋ/

adj.

Referring to a person who is about to start a new job or position, especially in leadership.

Incoming director handover in office, depicting someone about to take a new role.

about to take office 🔊

➕

/əˈbaʊt tə teɪk ˈɒfɪs/

adj.

Referring to a person who is soon to begin a new role, particularly in a leadership position.

📁 Category：Social Roles 🔖 Level：beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

The incoming mayor has promised to focus on improving public parks and libraries. 🔊 The mayor who is about to take office has pledged to enhance public parks and libraries.

🔗 Collocations

incoming president – a president who is about to start their term

incoming administration – the new group of officials taking over

incoming leader – a leader who is soon to assume responsibility

🔄 Synonyms

new (adj.) – recently appointed or starting a role

designate (adj.) – appointed to a position but not yet installed

successor (n.) – a person who takes over a role

🚫 Antonyms

outgoing (adj.) – leaving a position after serving

retiring (adj.) – about to leave a job permanently