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upcoming
Upcoming (adj) means happening or arriving in the near future. Example: “Please check the noticeboard for news about the upcoming school trip.”
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Happening or arriving in the near future.
"We are ready for whatever is upcoming."
"Please check the noticeboard for news about the upcoming school trip."
"Details of the upcoming concert will be announced next week."
"She is nervous about her upcoming exam."
"The Federal budget lays out government spending for the upcoming budget year."
How to use upcoming
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething that is going to happen soon.
Common pairings
upcoming event
upcoming release
upcoming season
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Word forms
- Plural
- upcomings
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Please check the noticeboard for news about the _____ school trip.
Etymology
From up + coming — literally "coming up" toward the present.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for upcoming
coming
homing
Wyoming
zooming
booming
blooming
grooming
oncoming
becoming
incoming
welcoming
unbecoming
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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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