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forthcoming

/fɔɹθˈkʌmɪŋ/adjective3 syllables

Forthcoming means: of the relatively near future.

Synonyms for forthcoming15

adjective, as in of the relatively near future

adjective, as in at ease in talking to others

extroverted, outgoing, sociable

adjective, as in available when required or as promised

also used for forthcoming

imminent, impending, around the corner, at hand, impendent, in the offing, in the wind

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What does forthcoming mean?3

adjective

1

of the relatively near future“the approaching election”

2

at ease in talking to others

3

available when required or as promised“federal funds were not forthcoming”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with forthcoming?5

two syllables

comingplumbinghummingdrumming

three syllables

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Forthcoming in a sentence

  • I asked him about what he witnessed, but he wasn't very forthcoming.darinmex
  • Even after several complaints, no response was forthcoming.sundown
  • Working in the cowshed, the farmer's thoughts turn to his forthcoming family holiday.sundown
  • The pupils are looking forward to the forthcoming excursion.sundown
  • People are often quite sceptical about things if credible evidence isn't forthcoming.sundown
  • His forthcoming novel will be out next month.sundown
  • Fadil was very forthcoming about the details of his relationship with Layla.OsoHombre
  • When an answer is not forthcoming, questioners assert their rights to an answer by repeating the question.unknown

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