Meaning of the word forthcoming in English
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forthcoming
US /ˈfɔːrθˌkʌm.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈfɔːrθˌkʌm.ɪŋ/
Adjective
1.
happening or appearing soon
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The forthcoming elections are expected to be closely contested.
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Details of the forthcoming event will be announced next week.
2.
ready or available when needed
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Funds were not forthcoming for the project.
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Information was not immediately forthcoming.
3.
candid or communicative
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She was not very forthcoming about her plans.
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He was surprisingly forthcoming with details of his past.
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