forthcoming Definition
- 1planned for or about to happen in the near future
- 2willing to talk about things and to answer questions openly
- 3available when needed or expected
Using forthcoming: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "forthcoming" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The company has announced its forthcoming merger with a rival firm.
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The author's forthcoming book is eagerly anticipated by her fans.
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The minister was not forthcoming with details of the new policy.
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She was very forthcoming about her past experiences.
forthcoming Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for forthcoming
Antonyms for forthcoming
Phrases with forthcoming
in the forthcoming weeks/months
in the next few weeks/months
Example
We expect to receive the report in the forthcoming weeks.
willing to provide information or answer questions
Example
The police were not forthcoming with information about the investigation.
be open and honest about something
Example
He was not forthcoming about his involvement in the incident.
Origins of forthcoming
from forth + come, meaning 'to come forward'
Summary: forthcoming in Brief
The term 'forthcoming' [fɔːθˈkʌmɪŋ] refers to events or situations that are planned or expected to happen soon. It also describes people who are willing to talk openly and provide information. Synonyms include 'approaching,' 'upcoming,' and 'available,' while antonyms include 'past,' 'overdue,' and 'unavailable.' Phrases like 'in the forthcoming weeks/months' and 'forthcoming with information' are common, as well as the idiom 'be forthcoming about something.'
