future

future is part of the Basic English 850.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˈfjuːʧə/, SAMPA: /"fju:tS@/
• (US) IPA: /ˈfjuːʧɚ/, SAMPA: /"fju:tS@`/
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Noun

Singular future

Plural futures

1. The future is the time after the present. The study of the future is known as futurology.
   • Antonym: past

   I will be more careful in the future.

2. A look forward.
   • Synonyms: prospect, outlook, potential, expectations, opportunity, hope
   • Antonyms: history, past

   You have a great future ahead of you.

Related words

• futurity
• futuristic

See also

• present

Adjective

Positive future

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. Something that is coming.
   • Synonyms: upcoming, forthcoming, coming, imminent, yet to come, impending, soon to be expected
   • Antonyms: past, previous, earlier, former, bygone, older, preceding

   That is a future event.