1 always used before a noun : appearing, happening, or arriving soon
▪ the forthcoming [=approaching] holidays ▪ He read an excerpt from his forthcoming [=soon to be published] autobiography. 2 not used before a noun : readily available
▪ No help has been forthcoming from the government. [=the government has not provided any help] 3 not used before a noun [more forthcoming; most forthcoming] : honest and open
▪ He was more forthcoming about his past than they expected. ▪ She has been less than forthcoming about her involvement in the scandal.
▪ the forthcoming [=approaching] holidays ▪ He read an excerpt from his forthcoming [=soon to be published] autobiography.
▪ No help has been forthcoming from the government. [=the government has not provided any help]
▪ He was more forthcoming about his past than they expected. ▪ She has been less than forthcoming about her involvement in the scandal.







