forthcoming
Translation
upcoming, approaching, communicative, talkative
Examples
The forthcoming election is very important.
The forthcoming election is very important.
She was not very forthcoming about her past.
She was not very forthcoming about her past.
Grammar Patterns
a forthcoming (event) an upcoming (event) The forthcoming election is very important.
to be forthcoming ((about sth.)) to be willing to give information (about sth.) She was not very forthcoming about her past.
Similar Words
Synonyms: approaching, imminent, communicative; Antonyms: past, uncommunicative
Etymology
From 'forth' (forward) + 'coming'. Literally 'coming forward'.
Memory Tips
Information that is 'forthcoming' is 'coming forth' from someone. An event that is 'forthcoming' is 'coming forth' in time.