forthcoming
|forth/com/ing|
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/fɔrθˈkʌmɪŋ/
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/fɔːθˈkʌmɪŋ/
approaching or open
Etymology
'forthcoming' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'forthcomen,' where 'forth' meant 'forward' and 'come' meant 'to arrive.'
'forthcomen' transformed into the modern English word 'forthcoming' through gradual linguistic evolution.
Initially, it meant 'to come forward,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'about to happen' and 'willing to share information.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
about to happen or appear.
The forthcoming event is eagerly anticipated by everyone.
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Adjective 2
willing to divulge information or be open.
She was very forthcoming about her plans for the future.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40