oncoming winter, the oncoming tide, oncoming traffic.
the oncoming of the storm; the oncoming of numbness (George Eliot).
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
com|ing-in — «KUHM ihng IHN», noun, plural com|ings in. entrance; introduction … Useful english dictionary
com|ing-out — «KUHM ihng OWT», noun. the act or occasion of making a debut; coming out party … Useful english dictionary
com|ing — «KUHM ihng», noun, adjective. –n. 1. a drawing near; approach; arrival: »the coming of summer. SYNONYM(S): advent. 2. Often, Coming. Christ s Second Advent. –adj. 1 … Useful english dictionary
be|com´ing|ly — be|com|ing «bih KUHM ihng», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. fitting; suitable or appropriate: »Spitting is not becoming to a gentleman. SYNONYM(S): seemly. See syn. under fitting. (Cf. ↑fitting) 2. pleasant to look at; attractive: » … Useful english dictionary
be|com|ing — «bih KUHM ihng», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. fitting; suitable or appropriate: »Spitting is not becoming to a gentleman. SYNONYM(S): seemly. See syn. under fitting. (Cf. ↑fitting) 2. pleasant to look at; attractive: » … Useful english dictionary
forth|com|ing — «FRTH KUHM ihng, FOHRTH », adjective, noun. –adj. 1. about to appear; approaching: »The forthcoming week wile busy. 2. coming forth; ready when wanted: »She needed help, but none was forthcoming. SYNONYM(S): available. 3. ready to meet or make… … Useful english dictionary
home|com|ing — «HOHM KUHM ihng», noun, adjective. –n. 1. the act of coming or returning home. 2. a) a return to one s school, college, camp, or other place where one formerly lived or stayed. A yearly reunion of college or university alumni is often called a… … Useful english dictionary
short|com|ing — «shcf>ORT KUHM ihng», noun. a flaw in one s character or conduct; fault; defect: »Rudeness is a serious shortcoming. SYNONYM(S): failing … Useful english dictionary
up|com|ing — «UHP KUHM ihng», adjective. forthcoming; approaching; impending: »the upcoming semester … Useful english dictionary
be|com´ing|ness — be|com|ing «bih KUHM ihng», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. fitting; suitable or appropriate: »Spitting is not becoming to a gentleman. SYNONYM(S): seemly. See syn. under fitting. (Cf. ↑fitting) 2. pleasant to look at; attractive: » … Useful english dictionary
