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Meaning of the word coming in English

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coming

US /ˈkʌm.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈkʌm.ɪŋ/

Noun

1.

an arrival or approach.

Example:
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the coming of a new age
Synonym:
approachadvanceadventarrivalnearingloomingappearanceemergencesurfacingbirthrisestartonset

Adjective

1.

due to happen or just beginning.

Example:
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work is due to start in the coming year
Synonym:
forthcomingimminentimpendingapproachingadvancingnearingnearfutureexpectedanticipatedclosein storein the airin the offingin the pipelineon the horizonon the wayin the cards
2.

likely to be important or successful in the future.

Example:
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he was the coming man of French racing
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