arriving

word · lemma: arrive

/ɝˈaɪvɪŋ/
uh-RY-ving
/ɐɹˈaɪvɪŋ/
uh-RY-ving

Definition

Coming to a place or reaching a destination. It is the present participle of 'arrive' and is used in continuous tenses or as an adjective before a noun.

Usage & Nuances

Most often appears in patterns like 'is arriving', 'arriving at', and 'arriving in'. Use 'at' for a point/place ('arriving at the station') and 'in' for a city or country ('arriving in Paris'). As an adjective, it is common in phrases like 'arriving passengers'.

Example Sentences

The train is arriving now.

basic

We saw the arriving guests at the door.

basic

She is arriving in London tonight.

basic

I got the text just as I was arriving at the airport.

natural

The team is arriving later than expected because of traffic.

natural

We should leave now if your parents are arriving soon.

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