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𝐔𝐩𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐯𝐬. 𝐔𝐩-𝐚𝐧𝐝-𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠

He is an upcoming football star. ❌
He is an up-and-coming football star.✅

📌 Upcoming: This refers to something that is about to happen or coming soon. It is used to describe activities, events, or schedules—NOT people.

Example sentences:

- The upcoming event will be exciting.
- She is preparing for her upcoming exams.

Synonyms: Forthcoming, approaching...

📌 Up-and-coming: This describes someone, a place, or a thing that is likely to achieve success or gain prominence in the near future.

Example sentences:

- She is an up-and-coming artist in the music industry.
- Abuja is an up-and-coming state for businesses.

Quick Tip to Remember:

- Upcoming = Future events.
- Up-and-coming = Rising stars or promising success.

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WORD OF THE WEEK at GRAMMAR INSIGHT ACADEMY

WORD: Unassuming

PRONUNCIATION: /ʌnəˈsjuːmɪŋ/

WORD CLASS: Adjective

MEANINGS:

1. Not pretentious or arrogant; modest.
2. Showing no desire to be noticed or praised.

EXAMPLES OF USE:

1. Despite his great success, the unassuming artist preferred to stay out of the spotlight.
2. Her unassuming nature made her well-loved by all who knew her, even though she rarely spoke of her achievements.

SYNONYMS: Humble, modest, self-effacing, low-key, unpretentious.

TASK: Make two sentences with 'unassuming.'