upcoming
adjective/ˈʌpˌkʌmɪŋ/
Frequency rank: #2,664 most common English word
Meaning
About to happen or appear soon.
Example sentence
The concert is scheduled for the upcoming weekend.
Synonyms & related words
- approaching
- coming
- forthcoming
- imminent
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