forthcoming is on the Academic Word List.

Pronunciation change

Adjective change

Positive
forthcoming

Comparative
more forthcoming

Superlative
most forthcoming

  1. An event that is forthcoming is something that will happen soon. It's coming in a short time.
    The forthcoming publication of her book will help her get status and respect.
  2. A person who is forthcoming is someone who tells what they're thinking.
    I asked him what his plans are for next year but he wasn't very forthcoming.

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