forthcoming — about to happen or appear; approaching in time
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: about to happen or appear; approaching in time
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɔːrθkʌmɪŋ/
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
The forthcoming train arrives in two minutes, so passengers gather at the platform edge.
A small shortcoming at the forthcoming homecoming!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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.
Breakdown
forth (forward, onward) + coming (from come, to approach) = forthcoming (approaching in time, about to happen)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
“The company's forthcoming policy changes will affect all employees starting next month.”
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