Upcoming Meaning
/ˈʌˌpkʌmɪŋ/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjHappening or appearing in the relatively near future.
adjEggcorn of up-and-coming.
Sentence Examples
The group was planning a bull session to talk about the upcoming party.
Management will have all employees vote at the upcoming meeting.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The team is practicing hard for the ____ championship game next Saturday.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The team is currently preparing for their ____ match against a rival group from the nearby city this month today.
Word Origin & History
From up + coming.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Federal transportation officials once heralded road diets for cutting crashes by 19% to 47%, but criteria for an upcoming round of road safety grants say projects aimed at “reducing lane capacity” should be considered “less favorably,” the administration said."
— 2025 April 21, Jeff McMurray, “Trump’s transportation officials buck a long-held practice of using ‘road diets’ to slow speeders”, in AP News:
"The finals for the men's black belt championship saw Moon, an old pro, face an upcoming young rookie, Johnny Wooley."
— 1967 August, “U.S. Karate Championships”, in Black Belt, Active Interest Media, →ISSN, page 51:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The team is practicing hard for the ____ championship game next Saturday.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The team is currently preparing for their ____ match against a rival group from the nearby city this month today.