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upcoming

Upcoming (adj) means happening or arriving in the near future. Example: “Details of the upcoming concert will be announced next week.”

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Happening or arriving in the near future.
"Details of the upcoming concert will be announced next week."
"She is nervous about her upcoming exam."

How to Use Upcoming

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomething that is going to happen soon.

Common pairings
upcoming event upcoming release upcoming season

Word Forms

upcomings plural, upcomings plural

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Etymology

From up + coming — literally "coming up" toward the present.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “upcoming” mean?

The word “upcoming” means happening or arriving in the near future. In plain terms, something that is going to happen soon.

How do you use “upcoming” in a sentence?

Here is “upcoming” used in a sentence: “Details of the upcoming concert will be announced next week.”

What part of speech is “upcoming”?

“Upcoming” is an adjective.

Is “upcoming” a common word?

“Upcoming” is a fairly common word in modern English.

What is the difference between upcoming and forthcoming?

Both describe something happening in the near future, such as an "upcoming" or "forthcoming" event. Forthcoming has extra meanings too — it can mean readily available or willing to share information — while upcoming only refers to timing.

What is the difference between upcoming and coming?

Both point to something in the near future, but upcoming is normally used before a noun ("the upcoming election"), while "coming" is more flexible ("in the coming weeks"). Upcoming is also slightly more formal.

Can upcoming be used after a verb?

Upcoming is normally used attributively, meaning it comes before the noun it describes, as in "her upcoming album." It sounds awkward after a linking verb, so you would say "the event is coming up" rather than "the event is upcoming."

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