First Known Use: 14th century
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1future
adjective fu·ture \ˈfyü-chər\
: coming after the present time : existing in the future
—used to say what someone or something will be
Full Definition of FUTURE
1
: that is to be; specifically : existing after death
2
: of, relating to, or constituting a verb tense expressive of time yet to come
3
: existing or occurring at a later time <met his future wife>
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Origin of FUTURE
Middle English, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin futurus about to be — more at be
2future
noun
: the period of time that will come after the present time
the future : the events that will happen after the present time
: the condition or situation of someone or something in the time that will come
Full Definition of FUTURE
1
a : time that is to come b : what is going to happen
2
: an expectation of advancement or progressive development
3
: something (as a bulk commodity) bought for future acceptance or sold for future delivery —usually used in plural <grain futures>
4
a : the future tense of a language b : a verb form in the future tense
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First Known Use of FUTURE
15th century
FUTURE Defined for Kids
1future
adjective fu·ture \ˈfyü-chər\
Definition of FUTURE for Kids
: coming after the present <future events>
2future
noun
Definition of FUTURE for Kids
1
: the period of time that is to come <What will happen in the future?>
2
: the chance of future success <You have a bright future.>
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