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forthcomingabout to happen or appear; approaching in time

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: about to happen or appear; approaching in time

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɔːrθkʌmɪŋ/

Korean meaning: 곧 일어날, 다가오는

Korean pronunciation: **포**스컴잉

Example Sentences

  • My boss asked about my forthcoming vacation plans, but I wasn't very forthcoming about my secret trip to Vegas.
  • The forthcoming movie sequel has fans excited, but details from the studio are not forthcoming.
  • She's usually forthcoming about her cooking disasters, especially the forthcoming birthday cake that looks like a volcano.

forthcoming

ADJECTIVE

//ˈfɔːrθkʌmɪŋ//

about to happen or appear; approaching in time

forthcoming concept
💡 Concept

Passengers await the forthcoming train arriving at the busy platform

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forthcoming rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

A small shortcoming at the forthcoming homecoming!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈfɔːrθkʌmɪŋ/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈfɔːθkʌmɪŋ/

🌳Etymology

Prefixforth--
Rootcome
Suffix--ing

Origin

From Middle English, combining the Old English prefix 'forth' (meaning forward or onward) with 'coming' (the present participle of 'come'). The word has been used since the 16th century to describe events approaching in the future.

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🎵Rhyme

shortcominghomecomingupcoming
shortcoming
homecoming
upcoming

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My boss asked about my forthcoming vacation plans, but I wasn't very forthcoming about my secret trip to Vegas.

The forthcoming movie sequel has fans excited, but details from the studio are not forthcoming.

😄 Fun example

She's usually forthcoming about her cooking disasters, especially the forthcoming birthday cake that looks like a volcano.

The company's forthcoming policy changes will affect all employees starting next month.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

upcomingapproachingimminentcandidopen

Antonyms

pastsecretiveevasive

Related

futurehonesttransparentpendingimpending