future — the time that is to come; events that will happen in time to come
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the time that is to come; events that will happen in time to come
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfjuːtʃər/
Example Sentences
- My future wife is probably wondering where I am right now.
- The future of work will be very different from today.
- I'm saving money for my future self who will probably waste it.
future
NOUN[/ˈfjuːtʃər/]
the time that is to come; events that will happen in time to come
💡 Concept
She imagines her future while sketching plans in a quiet cafe corner.
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈfjuːtʃər/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈfjuːtʃə(r)/
🌳Etymology
Rootfut-
Suffix--ure
🎵Rhyme
sutureaturemature
suture
ature
mature
🔗Collocations
in the future
bright future
future plans
near future
future generation
secure the future
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My future wife is probably wondering where I am right now.”
“The future of work will be very different from today.”
😄 Fun example
“I'm saving money for my future self who will probably waste it.”
“What do you want to be in the future?”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
tomorrowprospectdestinyfatehereafter
Antonyms
pasthistoryyesterday
Related
predictforecastplantomorrownext
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