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for the foreseeable future — for as long ahead in time as can reasonably be predicted or planned

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: for as long ahead in time as can reasonably be predicted or planned

Pronunciation (IPA): /fɔːr ðə fɔːrˈsiːəbəl ˈfjuːtʃər/

Example Sentences

  • My wallet will remain empty for the foreseeable future after buying this expensive coffee machine.
  • The company plans to work from home for the foreseeable future.
  • I'll be avoiding the gym for the foreseeable future - my couch and I have become best friends.

for the foreseeable future

NOUN

[/fɔːr ðə fɔːrˈsiːəbəl ˈfjuːtʃər/]

for as long ahead in time as can reasonably be predicted or planned

for as long ahead in time as can reasonably be predicted or planned
💡 Concept

for as long ahead in time as can reasonably be predicted or planned

Coding on his computer for the foreseeable future!
🎵 Rhyme

Coding on his computer for the foreseeable future!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/fɔːr ðə fɔːrˈsiːəbəl ˈfjuːtʃər/
🇬🇧 UK/fɔː ðə fɔːˈsiːəbəl ˈfjuːtʃə/

🌳Etymology

Prefixfore--
Rootsee
Suffix--able

🎵Rhyme

futuresuturecomputer
future
suture
computer

🔗Collocations

for the foreseeable future
in the foreseeable future
no plans for the foreseeable future
remain unchanged for the foreseeable future
continue for the foreseeable future
closed for the foreseeable future

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“My wallet will remain empty for the foreseeable future after buying this expensive coffee machine.”

“The company plans to work from home for the foreseeable future.”

😄 Fun example

“I'll be avoiding the gym for the foreseeable future - my couch and I have become best friends.”

“The construction project will continue for the foreseeable future.”

📚Related Words

Synonyms

for nowfor the time beingtemporarilyindefinitelyfor a while

Antonyms

temporarilybrieflyshort-term

Related

predictablefuturelong-termongoingindefinite

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