future

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future is part of the Basic English 850.

Contents 1 Pronunciation 2 Noun 2.1 Synonyms 2.2 Antonyms 2.3 Related words 2.4 See also 3 Adjective 3.1 Synonyms 3.2 Antonyms

[change] Pronunciation

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

Singular future

Plural futures

1. The time after the present.

   I will be more careful in the future.

2. A look forward.

   You have a great future ahead of you.

[change] Synonyms

• (next state) prospect, outlook, potential, expectations, opportunity, hope

[change] Antonyms

• (time after the present) past
• (next state) history, past

[change] Related words

• futurity
• futuristic

[change] See also

• present

[change] Adjective

Positive future

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. Coming.

   That is a future event.

[change] Synonyms

• upcoming
• forthcoming
• coming
• imminent
• yet to come
• impending
• soon to be expected

[change] Antonyms

• past
• previous
• earlier
• former
• bygone
• older
• preceding