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Upcoming - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

upcoming

/ʌpˈkʌmɪŋ/ /ʌpˈkʌmɪŋ/

Definition:

Happening soon or about to occur in the near future.

Synonyms:

Forthcoming, approaching, imminent, impending

Part of Speech:

Adjective

Antonyms:

Past, previous, concluded

Common Collocations:

Upcoming event, upcoming movie, upcoming meeting, upcoming release

Derivatives:

Upcomings (rare), upcome (obsolete)

Usage Tips:

Use "upcoming" before nouns to describe events or things happening soon (e.g., "the upcoming concert").

Common Phrases:

On the upcoming horizon, in the upcoming weeks, the upcoming generation

Etymology:

Derived from "up" + "come," meaning something that is coming up or approaching in time.

Examples:

  • 1. The concert is upcoming next week.
  • 2. She’s excited about the upcoming holiday season.
  • 3. The team prepared for the upcoming challenge.
  • 4. Check the schedule for any upcoming changes.

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