Meaning & use
future
The period of time that is yet to come, or events expected to happen after the present.
See it in a sentence
Nobody can predict the future with total certainty, no matter how hard they try.
She's optimistic about the future of renewable energy across the region.
A note on using this word
As an adjective, "future" describes something that will exist or happen later, as in "future generations."
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Another way to use it
2. adjective
Existing or happening at a later time; still to come.
The contract clearly outlines the terms for all future monthly payments.
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