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- Dictionaryfu·ture/ˈfyo͞oCHər/
noun
- 1. the time or a period of time following the moment of speaking or writing; time regarded as still to come: "we plan on getting married in the near future" Similar Opposite
- 2. short for futures contract
adjective
- 1. at a later time; going or likely to happen or exist: "the needs of future generations" Similar Opposite
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1. a. : time that is to come. b. : what is going to happen. 2. : an expectation of advancement or progressive development.
The future is the period of time that will come after the present, or the things that will happen then. The spokesman said no decision on the proposal was likely in the immediate future. He was making plans for the future.
the chance of continuing success or existence for something: With falling audiences, the future of this theatre is in doubt. in future mainly UK (US usually in the future)
what will happen to someone or something in the time that is to come: uncertain future Torn apart by war, its economy virtually destroyed, this country now faces a very uncertain future. great future She's a very talented young singer, Mike, and I personally think she has a great future ahead of her!
adjective. yet to be or coming. “some future historian will evaluate him” synonyms: incoming. arriving at a place or position. approaching, coming, forthcoming, upcoming. of the relatively near future. future day. yet to come. early. expected in the near future. emerging, rising. coming to maturity. in store. in readiness; awaiting.
1. the time yet to come. 2. undetermined events that will occur in that time. 3. the condition of a person or thing at a later date: the future of the school is undecided. 4. likelihood of later improvement or advancement: he has a future as a singer. 5. (Grammar) grammar.
FUTURE meaning: 1 : the period of time that will come after the present time usually used with the; 2 : the events that will happen after the present time
the chance of continuing to exist or succeed: She's got a very promising future ahead of her. future. adjective [ always before noun ] uk / ˈfjuːtʃə r/ us. B1. happening or existing in the time that is to come: future plans. in future years. What will we leave for future generations? More examples.
What does the word future mean? There are 16 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word future, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. future has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. grammar (mid 1500s) stock market (1880s) Entry status.
noun. The time that is to come; days, months, or years ahead. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. What will happen; what is going to be. To claim to foretell the future. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. The prospective or potential condition of a person or thing; esp., the chance to achieve, succeed, etc.
