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(fɔːʳθkʌmɪŋ)
1. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]
A forthcoming event is planned to happen soon.
...his opponents in the forthcoming elections.
Synonyms: approaching, coming, expected, future More Synonyms of forthcoming
2. adjective [verb-link ADJECTIVE]
If something that you want, need, or expect is forthcoming, it is given to you or it happens.
[formal]
They promised that the money would be forthcoming.
We must first see some real evidence. So far it has not been forthcoming.
One source predicts no major shift in policy will be forthcoming at the committeehearings.
Synonyms: available, ready, accessible, at hand More Synonyms of forthcoming
3. adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE]
If you say that someone is forthcoming, you mean that they willingly give information when you ask them.
More Synonyms of forthcoming

forthcoming in British English

(ˌfɔːθˈkʌmɪŋ)
adjective
1. 
approaching in time
the forthcoming debate
2. 
about to appear
his forthcoming book
3. 
available or ready
the money wasn't forthcoming
4. 
open or sociable
Derived forms
forthcomingness (ˌforthˈcomingness)
noun

forthcoming in American English

(ˈfɔrθˌkʌmɪŋ)
adjective
1. 
about to appear; approaching
the author's forthcoming book
2. 
available or ready when needed
the promised help was not forthcoming
3. 
a. 
friendly, communicative, outgoing, etc.
b. 
open; frank; direct
noun
4. 
a coming forth; approach

Examples of 'forthcoming' in a sentence
forthcoming

He has hardly been near his best form at Northampton, but the forthcoming series could represent a great opportunity for him.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Nor was there anything from their forthcoming album.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
The agreement had not been carried out because the expected inside information was not forthcoming.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The house will be shown in the forthcoming series.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Surely some token of appreciation for his civic efforts would soon be forthcoming.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
 One forthcoming wedding this summer sees the couple flying in via helicopter.
The Sun (2008)
But a forthcoming concert tour has been cancelled amid reports of poor ticket sales.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
More details will be in a forthcoming book.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
There is probably also a degree of concern over the uncertainties raised by the forthcoming election.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
He will also perform live on the show to plug his forthcoming solo album.
The Sun (2012)
He said he was still able to get information on forthcoming defence policy to share with clients.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
But they are also about statistics and the statistical backdrop to the forthcoming election is getting interesting.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
All lines of inquiry have been exhausted and no further investigation can be undertaken unless new information is forthcoming.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
But others are far less forthcoming.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
More criticism will soon be forthcoming.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Despite many efforts on my and her part, no money has been forthcoming.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Gorgeous first single from the smooth duo's forthcoming third album.
The Sun (2006)
THIS week two very different images from forthcoming films were released.
The Sun (2013)
He warned them before he signed that if money wasn't forthcoming he wanted to be allowed to walk.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Now that he has settled on his weapons of choice for the forthcoming series, he has begun to rank them.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
With no film parts forthcoming, she tried her luck in Hollywood but without success.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
For far too long, it has been weak and craven, seeking consensus where none was forthcoming.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)

In other languages
forthcoming

British English: forthcoming ADJECTIVE
A forthcoming event is planned to happen soon.
...his opponents in the forthcoming elections.
  • American English: forthcoming
  • Brazilian Portuguese: próximo
  • Chinese: 即将到来的
  • European Spanish: próximo
  • French: prochain
  • German: bevorstehend
  • Italian: prossimo
  • Japanese: これから来る
  • Korean: 다가오는
  • European Portuguese: próximo
  • Latin American Spanish: próximo

Chinese translation of 'forthcoming'

forthcoming

(fɔːθˈkʌmɪŋ)

adj

  1. [event] 临(臨)近的 (línjìn de)
  2. (frm) [help, money, information] 随(隨)要随(隨)到的 (suí yào suí dào de)
  3. [person] 乐(樂)于(於)助人的 (lèyú zhùrén de)
1 (adjective) 
Definition
about to appear or happen
his opponents in the forthcoming election
Synonyms
approaching
coming
This obviously depends on the weather in the coming months.
expected
future
the future King and Queen
imminent
They warned that a storm was imminent.
prospective
The terms of the prospective deal are spelled out clearly.
impending
He had told us that morning of his impending marriage.
upcoming
We'll face a tough fight in the upcoming election.
2 (adjective) 
Definition
given or made available
They promised that the money would be forthcoming.
Synonyms
available
There are three small boats available for hire.
ready
I'm afraid I don't have much ready cash.
accessible
The aim is to make the system accessible to more people.
at hand
in evidence
obtainable
This herb is obtainable from health food shops.
on tap (informal)
He's already got surveyors on tap to measure for the road.
3 (adjective) 
Definition
(of a person) willing to give information
She was very forthcoming in court.
Synonyms
communicative
She has become a lot more tolerant and communicative.
open
The job is still open.
free
a confidential but free manner
informative
This book is a lively, informative read.
expansive
He became more expansive as he began to relax.
sociable
chatty
She's quite a chatty person.
talkative
He suddenly became very talkative, his face slightly flushed.
unreserved

Additional synonyms

in the sense of accessible
The aim is to make the system accessible to more people.
Synonyms
available,
possible,
ready,
convenient,
on hand,
obtainable,
attainable
in the sense of chatty
Definition
(of a letter) informal and friendly
She's quite a chatty person.
Synonyms
talkative,
informal,
effusive,
garrulous,
gabby (informal),
gossipy,
newsy (informal)
in the sense of coming
Definition
(of time or events) approaching or next
This obviously depends on the weather in the coming months.
Synonyms
approaching,
next,
future,
near,
due,
forthcoming,
imminent,
in store,
impending,
at hand,
upcoming,
on the cards,
in the wind,
nigh,
just round the corner

Synonyms of 'forthcoming'

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Additional synonyms

in the sense of ready
Definition
easily available
I'm afraid I don't have much ready cash.
Synonyms
available,
handy,
at the ready,
at your fingertips,
present,
near,
accessible,
convenient,
on call,
on tap (informal),
close to hand,
at or on hand
in the sense of talkative
Definition
given to talking a great deal
He suddenly became very talkative, his face slightly flushed.
Synonyms
loquacious,
chatty,
garrulous,
long-winded,
big-mouthed (slang),
wordy,
effusive,
gabby (informal),
voluble,
gossipy,
verbose,
mouthy,
prolix
in the sense of unreserved
Definition
open and forthcoming in manner
Synonyms
uninhibited,
open,
free,
frank,
outgoing,
outspoken,
forthright,
extrovert,
unrestrained,
open-hearted,
demonstrative,
unreticent
in the sense of upcoming
Definition
coming soon
We'll face a tough fight in the upcoming election.
Synonyms
forthcoming,
coming,
approaching,
imminent,
expected,
future,
prospective,
impending
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