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Future

UK /["/ˈfjuːtʃə(r)/"]/US /["/ˈfjuːtʃər/"]/

Definition

the time that will come after the present or the events that will happen then

In simple words: Something that will happen later.

Examples

  • The future is unpredictable, but we can prepare for it.
  • She has big dreams for her future after graduation.
  • In the future, we will use more technology in our daily lives.
  • His future depends on the choices he makes today.
  • They discussed what the future might look like.

Usage notes

Used in various contexts to discuss time ahead. Common in both spoken and written language. Avoid in very formal contexts when discussing specific events.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'futuristic' car zooming ahead in time.

Collocations

  • foreseeable
  • immediate
  • near
  • look to
  • plan for
  • foretell
  • bring (somebody)
  • hold
  • for the future
  • in (the) future
  • of the future
  • a vision for the future
  • a vision of the future
  • bright
  • brilliant
  • exciting
  • face
  • have
  • create
  • await (somebody)
  • future as
  • future in
  • a question mark over the future of somebody/​something
  • bright
  • brilliant
  • exciting
  • face
  • have
  • create
  • await (somebody)
  • future as
  • future in
  • a question mark over the future of somebody/​something

Synonyms

  • tomorrow
  • prospect
  • fate
  • outlook
  • eventuality

Antonyms

  • past
  • present

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'past' and 'present'.
  • Using as a verb, e.g., 'to future'.
  • Mispronouncing, often saying 'fuy-ture' instead of 'fyoo-ture'.