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forthcoming

American  
[fawrth-kuhm-ing, fohrth-] / ˈfɔrθˈkʌm ɪŋ, ˈfoʊrθ- /

adjective

  1. coming come forth, or about to come forth; about to appear; approaching in time.

    the forthcoming concert.

  2. ready or available when required or expected.

    He assured us that payment would be forthcoming.

  3. frank and cooperative; candid.

    In his testimony, the senator could have been more forthcoming.

  4. friendly and outgoing; sociable.


noun

  1. a coming come forth; appearance.

forthcoming British  
/ ˌfɔːθˈkʌmɪŋ /

adjective

  1. approaching in time

    the forthcoming debate

  2. about to appear

    his forthcoming book

  3. available or ready

    the money wasn't forthcoming

  4. open or sociable

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Other Word Forms

  • forthcomingness noun
  • unforthcoming adjective

Etymology

Origin of forthcoming

First recorded in 1515–25; forth + coming

Example Sentences

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He is the author of the forthcoming “Forest of the Sea: The Remarkable Life and Imperiled Future of Kelp.”

From Los Angeles Times

His team also has been working on proposals to address high prices, including a forthcoming housing policy.

From The Wall Street Journal

In the deal, announced Monday, the companies will work together on forthcoming films, series, music and emerging formats.

From Los Angeles Times

He had looked downbeat when he sidestepped those questions but was more forthcoming when asked on Sunday if he still felt he had confidence from the board.

From Barron's

He had looked downbeat when he sidestepped those questions but was more forthcoming when asked on Sunday if he still felt he had confidence from the board.

From Barron's