upcoming
Definition
Adjective: 1. About to happen or appear; forthcoming: Used to describe an event, occasion, or thing that is scheduled or expected to occur in the near future.
Usage
The adjective "upcoming" is used attributively (before a noun) to indicate that something is imminent or soon to take place. It is neutral in tone and commonly used in formal, informal, and professional contexts to announce or refer to future plans, releases, or events.
Examples
- The company announced its upcoming product launch.
- Are you excited for the upcoming concert?
- Please save the date for the upcoming board meeting.
- She is preparing for her upcoming exams.
Advanced Usage
- "in the upcoming weeks/months": A common phrase used to indicate a timeframe in the immediate future.
- Several changes will be implemented in the upcoming months.
Variants and Related Words
- Upcome (noun, archaic): An ascent or rise; an approach. (Extremely rare in modern English).
- Come up (phrasal verb): To arise or occur.
- An issue has come up that we need to discuss.
Synonyms
- Approaching: Coming nearer in time.
- Forthcoming: About to happen or appear. (Often interchangeable with "upcoming").
- Imminent: Likely to happen very soon. (Suggests greater urgency than "upcoming").
- Impending: About to happen, often with a sense of something ominous or significant.
Antonyms
- Past
- Previous
- Recent
Adjective
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of the relatively near future
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the approaching election
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this coming Thursday
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the forthcoming holidays
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the upcoming spring fashions
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