Forthcoming and Past

Opposite meaning words

Forthcoming adjective - Being soon to appear or take place.

Usage example: everyone's excited about the forthcoming company gala

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Past is an antonym for forthcoming in expected topic.

Past adjective - Earlier than the present time; no longer current.

Usage example: his youth is past

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Forthcoming is an antonym for past in current topic.

Naruto proves to be more forthcoming in this regard, though he's still glossing over Sasuke's past.

Source: Manga / Naruto Gaiden
Cyborg and Jinx each give one to Robin after the Red X incident, though Jinx's is a bit more poignant, as she's calling Robin for his hypocrisy — he doesn't trust Jinx because she isn't completely forthcoming with her past, and then he goes and lies to and uses the Titans.

Source: Fan Fic / Jewel Of Darkness
That Day in the Limelight isn't forthcoming, the episode focusing on their mysterious past doesn't turn up, you never get to hear their snarky remarks on a situation that just calls for it and after five pages of teasing they get Put on a Bus to Nowhereville or get a bridge dropped on them.

Source: They Wasted a Perfectly Good Character

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