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1coming
noun com·ing \ˈkə-miŋ\
: the time when something begins
Full Definition of COMING
: an act or instance of arriving
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First Known Use of COMING
13th century
Related to COMING
- Synonyms
- advent, appearance, arrival, incoming
- Antonyms
- decamping, decampment, departing, departure, disappearance, exit, exiting, farewell, going, leave-taking, parting, quitting
2coming
adjective
: happening soon or next
: becoming more important or popular
Full Definition of COMING
1
: immediately due in sequence or development <in the coming year>
2
: gaining importance <the coming trend>
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First Known Use of COMING
15th century
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