Upcoming

Definition

Upcoming refers to events, activities, or things that are going to happen or appear soon.

Parts of Speech

• Adjective

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈʌpkʌmɪŋ/
• Respelling: UHP-kuhm-ing (with "UHP" as in "cup," "kuhm" as in "come," and "ing" as in "ring")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈʌpkʌmɪŋ/
• Respelling: UHP-kuhm-ing (similar to American English, with "UHP" as in "cup," "kuhm" as in "come," and "ing" like in "ring")

In both dialects, "upcoming" is pronounced similarly. The word begins with "UHP," similar to the 'up' in "cup," followed by "kuhm," which sounds like "come," and ends with "ing," as in "ring." The pronunciation is consistent between American and British English, with the primary differences potentially in the subtle nuances of vowel sounds.

Etymology

The term "upcoming" is derived from the combination of "up-" and "coming", literally indicating something that is on its way or approaching. The word "come" is from Old English "cuman", meaning "come, approach, land; come to oneself, recover; arrive; assemble".

Derivatives

• Upcomingly

(Note: There are fewer than five major derivatives for this term.)

Synonyms

• Forthcoming
• Approaching
• Imminent

Antonyms

• Past
• Bygone
• Previous

Usage

• "The upcoming elections have everyone on edge."
• "She's excited about her upcoming book launch."

Related Terms

• Future
• Soon-to-be
• Next

Detailed Definition

Adjective

• Soon to Happen: Referring to something that will happen in the near future.
• Example: The band announced its upcoming tour dates.

• Soon to Appear: Relating to something that will be available or presented soon.
• Example: The artist gave a sneak peek of her upcoming collection.