upcoming
Translation
forthcoming, approaching, imminent
Examples
Are you going to the upcoming concert?
Are you going to the upcoming concert?
She is excited about her upcoming trip.
She is excited about her upcoming trip.
Grammar Patterns
((an upcoming)) + noun forthcoming The upcoming election is very important.
Similar Words
Synonyms: forthcoming, approaching, imminent; Antonyms: past, previous
Etymology
From 'up' + 'coming'. Literally, something that is 'coming up' towards the present time.
Memory Tips
Imagine an event on a calendar that is 'coming up' towards today's date.