coming

11 synonyms and 2 antonyms for coming, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Adj — Approaching; happening soon, especially referring to the near future.

Synonyms

Everyday swaps

Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.

upcoming future approach

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

forthcoming approaching imminent impending advent climax orgasm

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

sexual climax

Synonyms by Meaning

1. adj

Approaching; happening soon, especially referring to the near future.

“We're planning a big trip in the coming months.”

upcoming forthcoming approaching imminent future impending approach advent climax orgasm sexual climax

Opposites

past former

2. noun

An arrival.

“The coming of spring always lifts everyone's mood.”

climax approach orgasm approaching advent

How to use coming

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

coming weeks coming soon the coming of

Etymology

This word came from Middle English cominge, comynge, comande, from Old English cumende, from Proto-Germanic *kwemandz, the present participle of Proto-Germanic *kwemaną ("to come"); it is equivalent to come + -ing (the present participle ending). It is cognate with Dutch komend ("coming"), German kommend ("coming"), Sw...

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Frequently asked questions

What does “coming” mean?

The word “coming” means approaching; happening soon, especially referring to the near future. In plain terms, happening soon, or (as a noun) the arrival of something.

How do you pronounce “coming”?

“Coming” is pronounced KUH-mihng (/ˈkʌmɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “coming” in a sentence?

Here is “coming” used in a sentence: “We're planning a big trip in the coming months.”

What part of speech is “coming”?

Depending on how it is used, “coming” can be an adjective and a noun.

Is “coming” a common word?

“Coming” is a very common word in modern English.

How many meanings does “coming” have?

“Coming” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: approaching; happening soon, especially referring to the near future.

What is the difference between coming and upcoming?

Both describe something in the near future, and they are often interchangeable: the coming weeks and the upcoming weeks. Upcoming is a little more formal and common in announcements, especially for scheduled events like an upcoming concert. Coming often pairs with time words, as in the coming days, months, or year.

What is the opposite of coming?

As an adjective meaning approaching or soon to happen, the opposite of coming is past, previous, or last. The coming week looks ahead to the future, while the past week or last week looks back. So coming points forward in time, and its opposites point backward to what has already happened.

What is the difference between coming and next?

Both point to what lies ahead, and they overlap: the coming week and next week can mean the same. Next usually names one specific unit — the very next in the sequence. Coming can feel broader, covering a stretch just ahead, as in the coming months, rather than pinpointing a single one.

What is an example of coming?

You might say 'in the coming days' to mean the next few days, or 'the coming election' to mean one due soon. As an adjective, coming sits before a noun, usually a period of time or a scheduled event, signalling that it lies just ahead in the near future.

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