forthcoming meaning
forthcoming :
upcoming, approaching
Adjective
▪ The forthcoming event is exciting.
▪ The upcoming event is exciting.
▪ She is preparing for the forthcoming exam.
▪ She is getting ready for the upcoming exam.
paraphrasing
▪ impending – about to happen
▪ imminent – soon to occur
▪ approaching – coming near
▪ anticipated – expected soon
Pronunciation
forthcoming [ˈfɔːrθˌkʌmɪŋ]
The stress is on 'forth' and sounds like 'forth-kuhm-ing'.
Common phrases and grammar about forthcoming
forthcoming - Common meaning
Adjective
upcoming, approaching
Part of Speech Changes for "forthcoming"
▪ forthcome (verb) – to come forward or appear
▪ forthcomings (noun) – things that are coming soon
Common Expressions with "forthcoming"
▪ forthcoming event – an upcoming event
▪ forthcoming meeting – a meeting that is about to happen
▪ forthcoming announcement – an announcement that will be made soon
▪ forthcoming book – a book that will be published soon
Important examples of forthcoming in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, forthcoming is often used to describe events or items that will soon be available.
Example of a confusing word: foreboding (a sense of impending doom)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
Forthcoming is used as an adjective to describe something that is about to happen or be provided.
forthcoming
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
forthcoming attractions
'upcoming attractions', often used in entertainment contexts.
forthcoming with information
means 'willing to share information'.
Differences between similar words and forthcoming
forthcoming
,
impending
differences
Forthcoming refers to something that is planned or expected, while impending refers to something that is about to happen, often with a sense of urgency.
Words with the same origin as forthcoming
The origin of forthcoming
The word 'forthcoming' comes from Middle English, combining 'forth' (forward) and 'coming' (approaching).
Word structure
The parts are: 'forth' (forward) and 'coming' (approaching), meaning 'coming forward'.
Words with the same origin
The word's root is unclear or difficult to confirm.
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