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coming

∞ 1.0

Expected to happen soon

adjective
/ˈkʌmɪŋ/

: próximo

So one of the things we're doing this coming year are mostly online.

Oh, this was a long time coming shift.

Examples

OK, for now, because there's something more expensive coming next month.
But today, change is coming faster than ever.
And that level of magic is coming very fast.
The night is coming, so let's have some fun.
Make sure you subscribe because it's coming very soon.
So obviously the year is coming to an end, thankfully.
So Elliot should be coming any moment soon.
So exciting, sunnier content to be coming your way soon.
The new policy is coming into effect next month.
We are looking forward to the coming holidays, which should be enjoyable.

Synonyms

future

vscoming

∞ 2.3

Relating to things that will happen later

is narrower, focusing on events expected to happen soon rather than later

due

vscoming

431 1.0

Expected to arrive at a planned time

refers to near events in general, not only those on a schedule

upcoming

vscoming

307 1.4

About to happen

is the general word for events expected to happen soon

incoming

vscoming

174 3.2

Arriving at a place, often new to it

talks about events expected soon rather than physical arrivals

imminent

vscoming

162 4.8

Likely to happen very soon

describes expected events without implying such urgency

forthcoming

vscoming

52 4.2

Happening in the near future

is similar yet used widely for events expected in the near future

at hand

vscoming

45 3.2

About to happen

highlights proximity in time rather than general future timing

approaching

vscoming

37 2.3

Happening or likely to happen soon

focuses on near time rather than long term expectation

in the offing

vscoming

9 5.6

Likely to happen soon

suggests an expected event whereas the general term covers any near occurrence

Antonyms

past

∞ 1.0

From an earlier time, not happening now

Idioms

to have it coming

Informal

39 7.8

To deserve punishment because of your actions

another think coming

Informal

5 9.9

A warning that someone is wrong and will soon find out

long in coming

4 6.9

Happening after a long delay

to have another think coming

Informal

1 9.8

To be wrong about something and later be forced to change your mind

to get what's coming to someone

Informal

6.7

To receive punishment or bad results for doing wrong

Compounds

up-and-coming

38 4.0

Likely to become successful or popular soon

Second Coming

33 7.4

The return of Jesus Christ to earth to judge people at the end of the world

coming of age

22 4.1

The time when a young person becomes an adult and starts adult life

coming-out party

10 6.8

A celebration when someone tells friends and family about their sexual orientation or gender identity

coming attraction

9 3.2

A short film that shows parts of a movie coming soon

coming together

5 3.5

A time when people or groups join to work together

Second Coming of Christ

5 6.8

Christians believe Jesus will return to earth to judge people

coming into court

Formal

3 8.3

A formal appearance in court for a hearing

up-and-coming artist

2 3.5

A person who makes art and is likely to become successful soon

How Soon

imminent

162 4.8

impending

75 4.0

coming

∞ 1.0

upcoming

307 1.4

Surface Forms

coming positive

Morphology

coming = come (transparent) = come + ing

The adjective 'coming' is the present-participle/adjectival use of 'come' indicating something that is about to arrive, which learners can infer from the verb.

Etymology

The word coming as an adjective comes from come, meaning 'to arrive soon', just like in upcoming. So when we say 'the coming weeks' we mean weeks that are 'about to happen'.