Word
upcoming
Phoneticsup·com·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈəpˌkəmɪŋ/
UK/ʌpkˈʌmɪŋ/
Definition
adj. happening or appearing in the near future.
adj. occurring or appearing in the relatively near future; typically used to describe scheduled events or releases.
Examples
“We are preparing for the upcoming winter holidays.”
“The local council will discuss the new housing project during the upcoming town hall meeting next Tuesday.”
“Political analysts are closely monitoring the upcoming elections, as the results are expected to significantly influence the nation's economic policy for the next decade.”
Examples
simple
“We are preparing for the upcoming winter holidays.”
contextual
“The local council will discuss the new housing project during the upcoming town hall meeting next Tuesday.”
complex
“Political analysts are closely monitoring the upcoming elections, as the results are expected to significantly influence the nation's economic policy for the next decade.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “upcoming” in context.
Verb
01. discuss the upcoming changes
“Management called a meeting to discuss the upcoming changes to the company's pension scheme.”
verb + adj + noun
02. prepare for the upcoming season
“The athletes are training rigorously to prepare for the upcoming season.”
verb + prep + adj + noun
03. promote an upcoming project
“The marketing team is working overtime to promote an upcoming project.”
verb + adj + noun
Adjective
04. upcoming election
“Political analysts are closely monitoring the upcoming election to predict potential shifts in policy.”
adj + noun
05. upcoming events
“Please check the community calendar for a full list of upcoming events in the neighborhood.”
adj + noun
06. upcoming release
“The studio just dropped a teaser trailer for their highly anticipated upcoming release.”
adj + noun
Noun
07. details of the upcoming conference
“We are still waiting for the organizers to finalize the details of the upcoming conference.”
noun + of + adj + noun
Usage
Almost always placed before the noun it describes.
Teaching tip
While 'upcoming' and 'forthcoming' are similar, 'upcoming' is more common in general and American English, whereas 'forthcoming' can feel slightly more formal or British.
Pitfall
The upcoming of the movie is Friday.
The upcoming movie is released on Friday.
Upcoming is an adjective used before a noun, not a noun itself.
Real-World Examples
“Many believe the upcoming season, which begins next month, could be his last.” “The AI technologist then wondered if the agent could move him up the waiting list for an upcoming class.” Etymology
From up + coming.
From upcome + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- C1 · AdvancedOxford
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