future

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈfjuːt͡ʃə/
/ˈfjuːt͡ʃɚ/
Noun
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

The time ahead; those moments yet to be experienced.

2 Definition

Something that will happen in moments yet to come.

3 Definition

Goodness in what is yet to come. Something to look forward to.

Example Sentences
  • There is no future in dwelling on the past.
4 Definition

The likely prospects for or fate of someone or something in time to come.

5 Definition

(grammar) Verb tense used to talk about events that will happen in the future; future tense.

6 Definition

An object that retrieves the value of a promise.

7 Definition

A minor-league prospect.

8 Definition

Short for futures contract.

Adjective
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Having to do with or occurring in the future.

Example Sentences
  • Future generations will either laugh or cry at our stupidity.