future
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adjective \ˈfyü-chər\Definition of FUTURE
1
: that is to be; specifically : existing after death
2
: of, relating to, or constituting a verb tense expressive of time yet to come
3
: existing or occurring at a later time <met his future wife>
See Examples of FUTURE
- We cannot predict future events.
- Future generations will benefit from this research.
Origin of FUTURE
Middle English, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin futurus about to be — more at be
First Known Use: 14th century
2future
nounDefinition of FUTURE
1
a : time that is to come b : what is going to happen
2
: an expectation of advancement or progressive development
3
: something (as a bulk commodity) bought for future acceptance or sold for future delivery —usually used in plural <grain futures>
4
a : the future tense of a language b : a verb form in the future tense
Examples of FUTURE
- We're making plans for the future.
- They will hire more people sometime in the future.
- What do you think you will be doing in the future?
- What does the future hold for you?
- It's impossible to predict the future.
- The company faces an uncertain future.
- The future was already decided for her.
First Known Use of FUTURE
15th century
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