Definition of future
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: that is to be
specifically
: existing after death
doctrine of a future life — John Kenrick
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 We cannot foretell future events.
future
nounDefinition of future (Entry 2 of 2)
1a
: time that is to come
b
: what is going to happen
2
: an expectation of advancement or progressive development
3
: something (such as a bulk commodity) bought for future acceptance or sold for future delivery
—usually used in plural grain futures
4a
: the future tense of a language
b
: a verb form in the future tense
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The first known use of future was in the 14th century
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