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Definition future in British English

future noun

noun
/ˈfjuːtʃə(r)/
1

the time that follows the present time

Example

It's important to plan for the future.

Example

These young people are the leaders of the future.

Example

Check if the computer can be upgraded in the future.

Example

I have no plans to go abroad in the near future.

Example

She has no idea what the future might hold for her.

Example

He can now look to the future with confidence again.

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1.1

events that have not yet taken place

Example

The future will depend on our willingness to conserve energy now.

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1.2

the opportunity for someone to develop or succeed

Example

Jack went on holiday to think about his future.

Example

The people of Grozny face an uncertain future.

Example

Joe has a bright future in athletics.

Example

You won't have much of a future unless you start working harder.

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1.3

the chance that something will continue to exist or be successful

Example

We need to safeguard our planet's future.

Example

We see no future in continuing the negotiations.

Example

The future of the business is in doubt.

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1.4

someone or something that will make something continue or succeed

Example

Children are this country's future.

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2

the forms of a verb group used to talk about time after the present. In English future time is usually indicated using 'will' or a form of 'be' followed by 'going to', and the infinitive of a verb. For example in the sentences 'Full details of all courses will be available shortly' and 'We are going to play brilliantly', the verb groups 'will be' and 'going to play' indicate future time.

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3

contracts to buy or sell shares, goods, or currency at an agreed price to be delivered at a time in the future

Definition future in British English