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Future
01
the time that will come after the present or the events that will happen then
Examples
She 's excited about her future at the new job.
The book gives us a glimpse of the possible future.
02
the great possibility of someone or something reaching great success or continuing to survive
Examples
After considering his options, he realized there was no future in staying at his current job.
She saw a bright future in pursuing her passion for art and design.
Examples
The government is planning a debate on the future of renewable energy in the country.
Investors are uncertain about the future of the stock market given recent fluctuations.
04
a tense used to express actions or events that will occur at a time later than the present
Examples
Teachers often explain the future by giving examples of upcoming actions, like " He will finish his homework later. "
In some languages, the future can also indicate intention, as in " I am going to start a new project. "
05
contracts where assets like commodities or shares are bought at a predetermined price, but the transaction is completed at a later date
Examples
Traders use futures to lock in prices for commodities such as oil or wheat.
He invested in gold futures, betting that the price would rise in the coming months.
future
01
coming in to existence or happening after this moment
Examples
Planning for future projects is essential for the company's growth.
Future advancements in technology will revolutionize various industries.
02
(of people) expected or destined to take on a particular role or position at a later time
Examples
He introduced her as his future wife during the family gathering.
The company held a meeting with their future CEO to discuss upcoming plans.
03
(grammar) describing a form used to indicate actions or events that have not yet occurred
Examples
The phrase " She will call you tomorrow " uses a future form to describe an action that has n't happened yet.
He used a future structure to talk about what will happen during the next meeting.
Lexical Tree
futureless
futurism
futurist
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