Coming
/ˈkʌmɪŋ/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo move or travel toward a place; to arrive.
/ˈkʌmɪŋ/
Approaching or arriving.
The bus is coming.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're waiting for a friend. When they arrive, they are 'coming'. It means moving towards something or getting closer.
👶 For kids: Getting closer!
More Examples
My birthday is coming soon.
Spring is coming.
How It's Used
"The train is coming."
"We are coming to visit next week."
Approaching; about to happen.
/ˈkʌmɪŋ/
About to happen.
The coming storm looks serious.
💡 Simply: Something that's 'coming' is about to happen. Like a big event or a holiday. For example, 'The coming weekend will be busy.'
👶 For kids: Happening soon!
More Examples
In the coming years, the company hopes to expand.
How It's Used
"The coming election will be crucial."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
coming of age
Reaching adulthood; the period when a young person develops into an adult.
"Her coming of age was marked by a sense of independence."
From Middle English *cominge, from com(e) + -ing.
The word 'coming' has been used in a similar sense since Middle English.
Memory tip
Think of someone 'coming' to your house.
Word Origin
"To arrive; to approach."