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
She imagines her future while sketching plans in a quiet cafe corner.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin futurus, the future participle of esse (to be). Originally meaning 'that which will be', it evolved to denote the time yet to come.
Breakdown
futurus (Latin future participle of esse, meaning 'about to be' or 'that will be') → future, with the suffix -ure indicating a state or condition.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
“What do you want to be in the future?”
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