forthcoming
pronunciation
How to pronounce forthcoming in British English:
UK [ˌfɔːθˈkʌmɪŋ]
How to pronounce forthcoming in American English:
US [ˌfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ]
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- Adjective:
- at ease in talking to others
- of the relatively near future
- available when required or as promised
Word Origin
- forthcoming (adj.)
- "about to happen or appear," late 15c., present participle adjective from Middle English forthcomen, from Old English forðcuman "to come forth, come to pass;" see forth + come (v.). Meaning "informative, responsive" is from 1835. A once-common verb formation; English also had forthbring, forthcall, forthdo, forthgo, forthpass, forthset, all now obsolete.
Example
- 1. But america 's forthcoming elections are anyone 's guess .
- 2. Hence the forthcoming initial public offering announced on july 3rd .
- 3. But the lack of a sharp upturn means such partial recompense has not been forthcoming this time round .
- 4. He manages his party 's target-seats campaign for the forthcoming election .
- 5. The party is all geared up for the forthcoming election campaign .