Meaning & Definition of Future in English
English⟶
Future
/fjuʧər/
noun
1. The time yet to come
synonym:
- future,
- hereafter,
- futurity,
- time to come
2. A verb tense that expresses actions or states in the future
synonym:
- future,
- future tense
3. Bulk commodities bought or sold at an agreed price for delivery at a specified future date
synonym:
- future
adjective
1. Yet to be or coming
- "Some future historian will evaluate him"
synonym:
- future
2. Effective in or looking toward the future
- "He was preparing for future employment opportunities"
synonym:
- future
3. (of elected officers) elected but not yet serving
- "Our next president"
synonym:
- future(a),
- next,
- succeeding(a)
4. A verb tense or other formation referring to events or states that have not yet happened
- "Future auxiliary"
synonym:
- future
Examples of using
The future is closer than you think.
How will future cities look like?
The future of mankind rests in your hands.