Forthcoming Meaning in English

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Definition

Describes something that is going to happen soon, or a person who is open and willing to give information.

Usage & Nuances

Often used formally. 'Forthcoming event' means happening soon. When describing people, 'forthcoming' means talkative and willing to share information, not just present. Not used for physical things ('the forthcoming book' is okay, but not 'the forthcoming apple'). Can be confused with 'upcoming' (only future events) or 'available' (only about things).

• Spanish: próximo - disponible - comunicativo
• Portuguese (BR): próximo - disponível - comunicativo
• Portuguese (PT): próximo - disponível - comunicativo
• Chinese (Simplified): 即将到来的 - 乐于提供信息的
• Chinese (Traditional): 即將到來的 - 樂於提供資訊的
• Hindi: आगामी - सहायक (व्यक्ति)
• Arabic: قادم - منفتح (شخص)
• Bengali: আসন্ন - খোলামেলা (মানুষের বর্ণনায়)
• Russian: предстоящий - откровенный (о человеке)
• Japanese: 今度の - 率直な（人について）
• Vietnamese: sắp tới - cởi mở (chỉ người)
• Korean: 다가오는 - 솔직한 (사람에 대해)
• Turkish: yaklaşan - açık sözlü (kişi için)
• Urdu: عنقریب - کھلا (شخص کے بارے میں)
• Indonesian: yang akan datang - terbuka (untuk orang)

Example Sentences

Our company will launch a forthcoming product next month.

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He was very forthcoming when I asked about his plans.

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I wish the manager was more forthcoming with answers.

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Tickets for the forthcoming concert sold out in minutes.

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She isn't very forthcoming about her personal life.

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The details will be forthcoming soon.

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