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/
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
Scientists agree humans won't reach Mars in the foreseeable future.
Nurture today for the foreseeable future
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The phrase combines Old English 'fore' (before, in front) with 'see' (to perceive), later combined with the suffix '-able' (capable of) to form 'foreseeable' in Middle English. This compound describes the ability to anticipate or predict events within a comprehensible timeframe.
Breakdown
fore- (before, front) + see (perceive, know) + -able (capable of, able to). The phrase 'in the foreseeable future' uses this adjective to denote a time period within which events can be reasonably anticipated or planned.
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🔗Collocations
📝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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