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arrival Antonyms

Opposite of arrival

Because the opposite of arrival shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The action, process, or fact of reaching a destination or a particular place.

Usage Example

"The passengers waited patiently for the departure of the evening train."

Strongest
departure
exit
leaving
Strong
withdrawal
disappearance

• noun (Context 2)

The emergence, introduction, or establishment of a new development, phenomenon, or technology.

Usage Example

"The demise of high-speed internet transformed how rural communities conduct business."

Strongest
demise
Strong
disappearance
end

Similar words to arrival

Words similar to arrival shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

advent
coming
emergence
newcomer
appearance
comer
dawn
onset
See all synonyms of arrival

• Nearby Words

arrestee
arresting
arrestingly
arrival
arrivals
arrive
arrivederci

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Arrival. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/arrival
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