B2
incoming vs outgoing
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| incomingadjective/ˈɪn.kʌm.ɪŋ/ | Meaning arriving or about to arrive; about to start a new job or role | Goes with incoming call | Example The receptionist answers all incoming calls and passes messages to the staff. |
| outgoingadjective/ˈaʊtˌɡoʊ.ɪŋ/ | Meaning friendly, confident and happy to meet and talk to new people | Goes with outgoing personality | Example He has an outgoing personality, so he enjoys being in front of a crowd. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
I cannot take an call during a meeting.