Definition of future tense
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: a verb tense that is used to refer to the future
The future tense in English is formed with "will" or "shall."
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“Future tense.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/future%20tense. Accessed 5 Jul. 2022.
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