upcoming — happening or appearing in the near future; forthcoming
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: happening or appearing in the near future; forthcoming
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈʌpkʌmɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- I'm pretending to be sick to avoid the upcoming family reunion.
- The upcoming software update will fix the bug that makes your phone randomly play circus music.
- Please prepare for the upcoming quarterly review meeting.
upcoming
ADJECTIVE[/ˈʌpkʌmɪŋ/]
happening or appearing in the near future; forthcoming
The upcoming film premiere has fans lining up days in advance.
The upcoming future is becoming welcoming!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Upcoming is a compound formation from Old English and Germanic roots, combining the adverb 'up' (denoting upward movement or approach) with the verb 'come' (to move toward) and the present participle suffix '-ing'. The compound developed the meaning of 'approaching' or 'about to happen', conceptualizing future events as moving upward from the temporal horizon toward the present moment.
Breakdown
up- (upward, approaching) + come (to move toward) + -ing (present participle, denoting ongoing action or imminent occurrence).
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“I'm pretending to be sick to avoid the upcoming family reunion.”
“The upcoming software update will fix the bug that makes your phone randomly play circus music.”
“Please prepare for the upcoming quarterly review meeting.”
“The upcoming holiday season will be busier than usual.”
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