adj
Very common
coming
KUH-mihng
Coming (adj) means Approaching; happening soon, especially referring to the near future. Example: “We're planning a big trip in the coming months.”
adj
1
Approaching; happening soon, especially referring to the near future.
"We're planning a big trip in the coming months."
"The coming election has everyone on edge."
"I have a very busy schedule in the coming week."
noun
1
An arrival.
"The coming of spring always lifts everyone's mood."
"Everyone was excited about the coming of the circus to town."
"The coming of the railway changed life in the village."
How to use coming
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHappening soon, or (as a noun) the arrival of something.
Common pairings
coming weeks
coming soon
the coming of
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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"), Swedish kommande ("coming"), and Icelandic komandi ("coming").
Synonyms
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upcoming
forthcoming
approaching
imminent
future
impending
approach
advent
climax
orgasm
sexual climax
Antonyms
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Rhymes for coming
homing
Wyoming
zooming
booming
blooming
grooming
upcoming
oncoming
becoming
incoming
welcoming
unbecoming
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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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