Meaning of the word: Forthcoming

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Meaning of the word: Forthcoming (adjective)


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1. about to happen or appear; approaching in time

A forthcoming event is the one which is planned to happen soon
—She has announced that she will retire from the sport after the forthcoming Olympics.
—Her forthcoming novel is expected to become an instant bestseller.

Excerpt from the Movie: Rush 2013

2. ready or made available when wanted or needed; supplied; given; provided

If something that you want, need, or expect is forthcoming, it is given to you or it happens.
—No explanation for his absence was forthcoming.
—Will financial support for the theatre project be forthcoming?

Excerpt from the Movie: The Specialist 1994

3. willing to give information or to talk; willing to divulge information

If you say that someone is forthcoming, you mean that they willingly give information when you ask them.
—He has not been forthcoming about the details of his contract.
—She has been less than forthcoming about her involvement in the scandal.

Excerpt from the Tv Show: Banshee

Forthcoming can also mean 'open and honest' as it meant in this clip:

Excerpt from the Tv Show: Person of Interest
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