Meaning & Definition of word "Upcoming"

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    Upcoming

    /ˈʌpˌkʌmɪŋ/

    adjective:

    • 1. Scheduled to occur soon; approaching.
      • Example: The upcoming concert is expected to attract a large audience.
    • 2. Set to happen in the near future; imminent.
      • Example: They are preparing for the upcoming elections with great enthusiasm.
    • 3. Being in the time period immediately before the present; imminent.
      • Example: I can't wait for the upcoming holiday weekend.
    • 4. Expected to be successful or popular; promising.
      • Example: She is an upcoming artist with a lot of potential.

    Etymology

    The word 'upcoming' is formed by the prefix 'up-' and the verb 'come'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    upcoming events:

    Events that are about to occur soon.

    upcoming movie:

    A film that will be released soon.

    upcoming trends:

    Trends that are expected to become popular in the near future.

    Related Words

    upcomingness:

    The state of being upcoming.

    upcome:

    To come up; to appear.

    Slang Meanings of upcoming

    Meaning: Inevitably approaching.

    Example Sentence: That deadline is upcoming and I need to get my work done.

    Meaning: Excitingly on the horizon.

    Example Sentence: The upcoming festival is going to be epic!