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forthcoming

Adjective

IPA /ˌfɔːθˈkʌmɪŋ/

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Willing to share information openly when someone asks, especially about your plans, experiences or what has happened in a situation.

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forthcoming/ˌfɔːθˈkʌmɪŋ/

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She was forthcoming about her travel plans when we asked.
The manager was forthcoming with details about the new training programme.

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forthcoming — Willing to share information openly when someone asks, especially about your plans, experiences or what has happened in a situation.

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Word origin

Formed from forth and coming, the -ing form of come.

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This use often follows be: someone was forthcoming or was not very forthcoming.

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