What does "coming" mean?

1. (approaching in time) happening soon or in the near future. 2. (newly successful) becoming popular or successful in a particular field. 3. (an arrival) the act of arriving or starting to exist.

coming

adj. · n.

US //ˈkəmɪŋ// UK //kˈʌmɪŋ// com·ing

1 approaching in time (adj.)
A2 Elementary

happening soon or in the near future.

approaching or occurring in the near future; often used to modify a time period or event.

Example

We have several big projects planned for the coming months.

Example

The coming weeks will be critical for the peace negotiations as both sides attempt to reach a compromise before the winter recess.
- past
- previous
2 newly successful (adj.)
C1 Advanced Literary

becoming popular or successful in a particular field.

gaining prominence, success, or maturity in a specific profession or social circle.

Example

She is considered a coming star in the world of classical music.

Example

The gallery focuses on coming artists who have yet to secure representation in the major international markets.
- fading
- established

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3 an arrival (n.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

the act of arriving or starting to exist.

the act of arriving or the advent of a significant person, event, or era.

Example

The coming of spring brings warmer weather and blooming flowers.

Example

Historians often debate whether the coming of the industrial age was a sudden revolution or a gradual evolution of existing technologies.
- departure
- going

Etymology 1

From Middle English cominge, comynge, comande, from Old English cumende, from Proto-Germanic kwemandz, present participle of Proto-Germanic kwemaną (“to come”), equivalent to come + -ing (present participle ending). Cognate with Dutch komend (“coming”), German kommend (“coming”), Swedish kommande (“coming”), Icelandic komandi (“coming”).

Etymology 2

From Middle English coming, commyng, cumming, equivalent to come + -ing (gerundive ending).

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