Coming: meaning, definitions and examples

General term for something or someone moving towards you. It's often used in various contexts without extra connotations.

• The bus is coming.
• I can't wait for the holidays; they are coming soon.

Typically used to describe something getting closer in time or space, often creating a sense of anticipation or urgency.

• The deadline is approaching.
• There is a car approaching from the opposite direction.

Specifically refers to reaching a destination or a point in time. It implies the completion of a journey or the moment something happens.

• She will be arriving at the airport at 3 PM.
• We are arriving at the final stages of the project.

Used when something progresses usually in a forward or upward direction. It can refer to both abstract concepts (like time or knowledge) or physical movement.

• Technology is rapidly advancing.
• The army is advancing towards the border.

Use 'coming' for general future events or when something is about to happen soon. It's a casual term.

• The coming holidays are so exciting
• Is the coming storm going to be severe?

Use 'arrival' when referring to the moment when someone or something reaches a specific place. Often used in transportation or formal contexts.

• Please inform me of his arrival time
• The arrival of the train is delayed

Use 'approach' when describing the process of getting closer to something, either physically or metaphorically. Often used in more formal or technical contexts.

• As the deadline approaches, everyone is getting more anxious
• We need a new approach to solve this problem