Definitions
- Referring to something that is about to happen or be released soon. - Describing someone who is open and communicative, willing to share information or ideas. - Talking about a forthcoming event or occasion that is expected to happen in the near future.
- Referring to an event or occasion that is going to happen soon. - Talking about something that is scheduled or planned for the near future. - Describing something that is expected to occur or take place in the coming days, weeks, or months.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to events or occasions that are expected to happen in the near future.
- 2Both words are adjectives that describe the timing of something.
- 3Both words can be used to talk about scheduled or planned events.
- 4Both words convey a sense of anticipation or expectation.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Forthcoming is less commonly used than upcoming in everyday language.
- 2Timing: Forthcoming suggests that something is imminent or about to happen very soon, while upcoming can refer to events that are further in the future.
- 3Connotation: Forthcoming can also mean open and communicative, while upcoming does not have this connotation.
- 4Formality: Forthcoming is more formal than upcoming, which is more commonly used in informal contexts.
Remember this!
Forthcoming and upcoming are synonyms that both refer to events or occasions that are expected to happen in the near future. However, forthcoming suggests that something is imminent or about to happen very soon, while upcoming can refer to events that are further in the future. Additionally, forthcoming can also mean open and communicative, while upcoming does not have this connotation. Forthcoming is more formal than upcoming, which is more commonly used in informal contexts.
