Future
ˈfjuːtʃər
Definitions
2 meaningsThe time that is to come; what will happen in the days, weeks, months, or years ahead.
ˈfjuːtʃər
The time or a period of time following the moment of the present.
I am excited about the future.
💡 Simply: Imagine a time machine! The future is what's going to happen after right now. It's like planning what you'll do after school or what your life might look like in 10 years.
👶 For kids: The future is everything that will happen after today!
More Examples
The future of technology is constantly evolving.
She invested wisely for her future.
How It's Used
"She is planning for her future."
"The company's future looks promising."
Belonging to or taking place at a time after the present; prospective.
ˈfjuːtʃər
Relating to or denoting a time after the present; in the time to come.
The future is uncertain.
💡 Simply: When something is future, it means it hasn't happened yet, but will eventually. Like a future trip, a future career, or a future birthday.
👶 For kids: If something is future, it will happen later, like your next birthday!
More Examples
We discussed future plans.
The future earnings are projected.
How It's Used
"The future President."
"Future contracts."
Idioms & expressions
in the future
At a later time; some time from now.
"I hope to travel more in the future."
a bright future
A successful and optimistic future.
"The company has a bright future ahead."
From Old French *futur* and directly from Latin *futūrus*, the future participle of *esse* 'to be'.
The word "future" has been used in the English language since the 14th century, derived from Latin. Historically, it has consistently referred to the time to come.
Memory tip
Think of a time capsule – it's a container holding things for the future.