Oncoming (Noun)
Meaning
The beginning or early stages; "the onset of pneumonia".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The oncoming semester was filled with challenging courses that required intense studying.
- The oncoming years of her career were marked by rapid advancement and increasing responsibility.
- Experts warned of the oncoming storm that was forecasted to hit the eastern coast.
- She was nervous about the oncoming exam, but felt prepared after weeks of reviewing the material.
- The oncoming flu season had health officials on high alert.