Those who are to come

[Will17]

Hello,

Could we say that "those who are to come" means the same as "those who will come"?

Thanks a lot

W

[5jj]

Could we say that "those who are to come" means the same as "those who will come"?

Not very often. We use 'those who will come' only in certain senses.

I expect some managers to attend the meeting. I'll give you a list of those who are to/ will come.

Not everybody is willing to come to the dinner. I look forward to meeting those who are to/come/will come.

I was disappointed by the number of people who declined my invitation, so I have arranged a pleasant surprise for those who come/are coming/will come (?)/are to come.

A big thank you to all the volunteers who have arrived so far, and to those who are to/will come.