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forthcoming

 

[ ˌfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

upcoming

about to happen or appear; approachable; friendly and forthcoming

Synonyms

approachable, forthright, friendly, upcoming.

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Word Description / Examples
forthcoming

This word is often used in formal and informal settings to describe someone who is willing to openly share information or to describe something that is about to happen soon.

  • The CEO was very forthcoming about the company's future plans.
  • The upcoming event is still a few weeks away, but we will provide more details as the date gets closer.
upcoming

This word is primarily used to refer to an event or occurrence that is going to happen soon. It is typically used in formal and informal settings.

  • We need to prepare the agenda for the upcoming meeting.
  • They are excited about the upcoming holiday season.
approachable

This term is best used when describing a person who is easy to talk to and seems friendly. It is often used in professional and social contexts.

  • Despite his high position in the company, he is very approachable and willing to listen to employees' concerns.
  • Her approachable demeanor made her popular among her classmates.
friendly

This word is used to describe someone who is kind, pleasant, and easy to get along with. It is commonly used in both casual and professional settings.

  • He has a very friendly attitude and gets along with everyone in the office.
  • The customer service representative was friendly and helped me resolve my issue quickly.
forthright

This is used when describing someone who speaks in a very direct and straightforward manner, often without filtering their thoughts. It can sometimes carry a slightly negative or blunt connotation.

  • She was forthright in her feedback and didn't sugarcoat her opinions.
  • The lawyer's forthright manner made him both respected and feared.

Examples of usage

  • The company has announced some forthcoming changes in its policies.
  • The conference will address many forthcoming issues in the industry.
  • She was very forthcoming with information about the project.
  • The author was forthcoming in sharing details about the book.
  • His forthcoming attitude made it easy to approach him.
Context #2 | Noun

publication

a forthcoming book, event, or periodical is one that has been announced, but has not yet been published or started

Synonyms

up-and-coming, upcoming.

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forthcoming

Used to describe someone who is willing to share information or talk about something in a helpful and honest way. It can also mean something that is about to happen very soon.

  • The manager was very forthcoming with the details of the new project.
  • The forthcoming event has everyone excited.
upcoming

Describes events, opportunities, or other occurrences that are scheduled to take place in the near future.

  • We have several exciting activities planned for the upcoming months.
  • Don’t forget to prepare for the upcoming exams.
up-and-coming

Refers to someone or something that is gaining recognition or promise in their field and is expected to achieve success soon.

  • The up-and-coming artist is set to have her work displayed in a famous gallery.
  • He is an up-and-coming tennis player with a great future ahead.

Examples of usage

  • The author's forthcoming novel is highly anticipated by readers.
  • The magazine has listed some exciting forthcoming articles for next month.
  • The company announced the forthcoming release of their new product line.

Translations

Translations of the word "forthcoming" in other languages:

🇵🇹 iminente

🇮🇳 आगामी

🇩🇪 bevorstehend

🇮🇩 mendatang

🇺🇦 майбутній

🇵🇱 nadchodzący

🇯🇵 今後の

🇫🇷 à venir

🇪🇸 próximo

🇹🇷 yaklaşan

🇰🇷 다가오는

🇸🇦 مقبل

🇨🇿 nadcházející

🇸🇰 nadchádzajúci

🇨🇳 即将到来的

🇸🇮 prihajajoči

🇮🇸 komandi

🇰🇿 жақын арада

🇬🇪 მომავალი

🇦🇿 yaxınlaşan

🇲🇽 próximo

Etymology

The word 'forthcoming' originated in the mid 16th century from the combination of 'forth' and 'coming'. Initially, it was used to refer to something that was approaching or about to happen. Over time, its usage expanded to describe someone who is open, friendly, and willing to share information. The term is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to denote things that are upcoming or have been announced but not yet happened.

See also: become, come, comeback, comers, coming, income, newcomer, overcome, upcoming.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,367 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.