Forthcoming
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /fɔːθˈkʌmɪŋ/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Forthcoming is an adjective meaning (not comparable) Approaching or about to take place.
Meaning
(not comparable) Approaching or about to take place.
More Meanings
- Available when needed; in place, ready.
- Willing to co-operate or provide information; candid, frank, responsive.
- An act of coming forth.
- Something that is yet to come.
- present participle and gerund of forthcome
Example Sentences
The money was not forthcoming.
I shall vote in the forthcoming election.
Once I explained why I needed to know, she was really forthcoming.
Unfortunately, sufficient public support has not been forthcoming, and the trains were withdrawn from September 15.
Word Forms
- forthcomings
Synonyms for forthcoming
Depending on context, synonyms include imminent, impending, impendent, instant, pending, upcoming.
Antonyms for forthcoming
Common opposites include unforthcoming.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include upcoming, future, approaching, coming, available, sociable.
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