Upcoming Meaning in English
word
/ˈəpˌkəmɪŋ/
UHP-kuh-ming
/ʌpkˈʌmɪŋ/
UP-KUH-ming
Definition
Describes something that will happen soon or is about to happen, especially events, releases, or occasions.
Usage & Nuances
'Upcoming' is formal or neutral, commonly used to announce dates, events, or releases ('upcoming event', 'upcoming movie'). Not used for people. Do not confuse with 'incoming' (which refers to things arriving) or 'forthcoming' (which can also mean willing to share information).
Spanish: próximo - que vienePortuguese (BR): próximo - que vai acontecerPortuguese (PT): próximo - que se avizinhaChinese (Simplified): 即将到来的 - 即将发生的Chinese (Traditional): 即將到來的 - 即將發生的Hindi: आगामीArabic: القادم - المقبلBengali: আসন্ন - আগামীRussian: предстоящий - грядущийJapanese: 今度の - 近日のVietnamese: sắp tới - sắp diễn raKorean: 다가오는Turkish: yaklaşanUrdu: آنے والاIndonesian: mendatang - yang akan datang
Example Sentences
The upcoming exam is next week.
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She is excited about the upcoming holiday.
basic
There will be an upcoming meeting at 10 a.m.
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Have you seen the trailer for the upcoming movie?
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I'm preparing for the upcoming job interview.
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Don’t forget to mark your calendar for the upcoming concert.
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