# oncoming vs ongoing

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### oncoming
*noun · frequency rank #26,535*
Approach, onset

### ongoing
*adjective · frequency rank #4,177*
Continuing, permanent, lasting.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/vs/oncoming-vs-ongoing