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arrival

 

[ əˈraɪvəl ]

Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

at the airport

The action or process of arriving at a destination. It can refer to the arrival of a flight, train, or person at a specific location.

Synonyms

approach, coming, entry

Examples of usage

  • The arrival of the international flight was delayed by two hours.
  • We are waiting for the arrival of our guests from out of town.
Context #2 | Noun

general usage

The action of reaching a place or destination.

Synonyms

appearance, coming, entry

Examples of usage

  • Her arrival at the party was unexpected but pleasant.
  • The arrival of spring brings new life to the countryside.
Context #3 | Noun

formal

The emergence or appearance of a notable person or thing.

Synonyms

advent, appearance, coming

Examples of usage

  • The arrival of the new CEO marked a significant change in the company.
  • The arrival of the latest technology revolutionized the industry.

Translations

Translations of the word "arrival" in other languages:

🇵🇹 chegada

🇮🇳 आगमन

🇩🇪 Ankunft

🇮🇩 kedatangan

🇺🇦 прибуття

🇵🇱 przyjazd

🇯🇵 到着 (とうちゃく)

🇫🇷 arrivée

🇪🇸 llegada

🇹🇷 varış

🇰🇷 도착 (dochag)

🇸🇦 وصول

🇨🇿 příjezd

🇸🇰 príjazd

🇨🇳 到达 (dàodá)

🇸🇮 prihod

🇮🇸 kom

🇰🇿 келу

🇬🇪 მოსვლა

🇦🇿 gəliş

🇲🇽 llegada

Etymology

The word 'arrival' originated from the Latin word 'arrivare', which means 'to reach the shore'. It first appeared in English around the 13th century, primarily used in the context of ships reaching the shore. Over time, the word's usage expanded to include the reaching or coming to a destination, regardless of whether it was by land, sea, or air.

See also: arrivals, arrive, arriving.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,751, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.