in the foreseeable future — in the period of time that can be predicted or anticipated; within a reasonable time period that one can see or plan ahead
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in the period of time that can be predicted or anticipated; within a reasonable time period that one can see or plan ahead
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪn ðə ˈfɔːrsiːəbəl ˈfjuːtʃər/
Korean meaning: 예측 가능한 미래에, 가까운 미래에, 당분간
Korean pronunciation: 인 더 **포어**시어블 **퓨**처
Example Sentences
- My boss said I'll be working overtime every day in the foreseeable future - I guess my social life just got unforeseeable!
- The pandemic will likely continue to affect travel plans in the foreseeable future.
- Interest rates are expected to remain low for the foreseeable future.
in the foreseeable future
ADVERB//ɪn ðə ˈfɔːrsiːəbəl ˈfjuːtʃər//
in the period of time that can be predicted or anticipated; within a reasonable time period that one can see or plan ahead
in the period of time that can be predicted or anticipated; within a reasonable time period that one can see or plan ahead
Nurture today for the foreseeable future
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
foreseeable은 'fore(앞의)' + 'see(보다)' + 'able(할 수 있는)'의 조합으로, 말 그대로 '앞을 볼 수 있는' 시기를 의미합니다. 예측과 계획이 가능한 시간 범위를 나타내는 표현입니다.
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📝Examples
“My boss said I'll be working overtime every day in the foreseeable future - I guess my social life just got unforeseeable!”
“The pandemic will likely continue to affect travel plans in the foreseeable future.”
“Interest rates are expected to remain low for the foreseeable future.”
“In the foreseeable future, robots might do my homework, but they still can't do my thinking!”
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