Incoming
/ˈɪnkʌmɪŋ/
Definitions
2 meaningsMoving or coming in; arriving.
/ˈɪnkʌmɪŋ/
Arriving or about to arrive
The incoming tide covered the beach.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're waiting for a text message from your friend. The message is INCOMING! It's about to arrive.
👶 For kids: Coming toward you!
More Examples
We prepared for the incoming storm.
The company announced the incoming CEO.
Incoming calls are displayed on the screen.
How It's Used
"The incoming train will arrive at platform 3."
"Incoming fire forced the soldiers to take cover."
"The incoming president will address the nation soon."
Something that is arriving or about to arrive, typically used in a context of threat or new information.
/ˈɪnkʌmɪŋ/
Something that is arriving or coming in
The system is designed to handle large amounts of incoming traffic.
💡 Simply: Imagine a fire alarm going off. The *incoming* is the sound that tells you something is wrong. It's the immediate event or signal of something.
👶 For kids: Something that is coming to you.
More Examples
The soldiers braced themselves for the incoming.
How It's Used
"The soldiers prepared for the incoming artillery fire."
"We need to filter the incoming data to prevent overload."
"The incoming revenue will boost the company's profits."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
incoming mail
Letters, packages, and other mail received at a specific location
"She checks her incoming mail every morning to review important documents."
From 'in' (meaning 'in' or 'into') + 'coming' (present participle of 'come'). The word's evolution reflects the physical movement or arrival of something or someone.
The word 'incoming' has been used since the 18th century, initially to describe something moving towards a place or person. Its use broadened over time with technological advancements.
Memory tip
Think of a package that is INCOMING, it's on its way!
Word Origin
"The root word 'cuman' is Germanic in origin, meaning 'to come,' or 'to approach.'"