coming
UK: ˈkʌmɪŋ | US: ˈkʌmɪŋ
n. the act of arriving or approaching
adj. approaching or next in time (e.g., "the coming week")
n. future prospects or developments (e.g., "comings and goings")
The word "coming" derives from the Old English verb "cuman" (to move toward, arrive), which traces back to Proto-Germanic *kwemaną and Proto-Indo-European *gʷem- (to go, step). The suffix "-ing" marks it as a present participle or gerund, a productive form in English since Old English. The core idea of movement toward a destination has persisted, extending metaphorically to temporal ("coming events") and abstract ("comings and goings") uses.
The coming storm forced everyone indoors.
She announced her coming departure with sadness.
We eagerly awaited the coming of spring.
His sudden coming startled the guests.
The book discusses the comings and goings of historical figures.