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Oncoming vs Upcoming - What's the difference?

oncoming | upcoming |

Upcoming is a related term of oncoming.



As adjectives the difference between oncoming and upcoming

is that oncoming is approaching; coming closer while upcoming is happening or appearing in the relatively near future.

As a noun oncoming

is an early stage; an onset.

oncoming

English

Adjective

(-)
  • approaching; coming closer
  • :Look carefully before pulling out into oncoming traffic.

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • an early stage; an onset
  • an approach

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    upcoming

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Happening or appearing in the relatively near future.
    • We are ready for whatever is upcoming .
    The Federal budget lays out government spending for the upcoming budget year.

    Related terms

    * come up * oncoming * forthcoming

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