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IELTS BNC: 639 COCA: 654

future

1 future /ˈfjuːtʃɚ/ noun
plural futures
1 future
/ˈfjuːtʃɚ/
noun
plural futures
Learner's definition of FUTURE
[noncount] : the period of time that will come after the present time将来;未来;今后
usually used with the通常与the连用
the future : the events that will happen after the present time未来将发生的事
[count] : the condition or situation of someone or something in the time that will come前景;前途
the future grammar : future tense
futures [plural] finance : goods or shares that are bought at prices which are agreed to now but that are delivered at a later time期货

mortgage the/your future

see 2mortgage
2 future /ˈfjuːtʃɚ/ adjective
2 future
/ˈfjuːtʃɚ/
adjective
Learner's definition of FUTURE
always used before a noun
: coming after the present time : existing in the future未来的;将来的;今后的
used to say what someone or something will be未来的;将来要成为的
IELTS BNC: 639 COCA: 654

future

1 of 2

adjective

fu·​ture ˈfyü-chər How to pronounce future (audio)
1
: that is to be
specifically : existing after death
On religion (by which he chiefly means Christianity), [philosopher Michael] Oakeshott is subtle. … He deprecates the doctrine of a future life, not as being impossible, but because it distracts people from the unique importance of the life they have. Charles Moore
2
: of, relating to, or constituting a verb tense expressive of time yet to come
a verb in the future tense
"will" and "shall" are used as future auxiliaries
3
: existing or occurring at a later time
We cannot foretell future events.
… the chance meeting one day of your future spouse … Robert W. Lucky

future

2 of 2

noun

1
a
: time that is to come
b
: what is going to happen
2
: an expectation of advancement or progressive development
3
: something (such 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

Example Sentences

Adjective We cannot predict future events. Future generations will benefit from this research. Noun We're making plans for the future. They will hire more people sometime in the future. What do you think you will be doing in the future? What does the future hold for you? It's impossible to predict the future. The company faces an uncertain future. The future was already decided for her. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
Moreover, Dearing, who competes for Great Britain in open water distance swimming, emphasized the impact the ban could have on the Black community, including future generations of aspiring swimmers. Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2022 Perhaps something has changed culturally, whereby potential parents are less interested in spending their time and money raising future generations. WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 Aside from discovering ingenuity in uncharted territory, Ruth also owes much of his inspiration to his seven-year-old son, who inspires him to continue forging a positive path for future generations. Town & Country, 7 Sep. 2022 These motivations include the thrill of competition, human altruism, a thirst for adventure, a joy of discovery and creativity, a concern for future generations, and a desire for meaning in one’s life, among many others. Michael Tomasky, The New Republic, 6 Sep. 2022 Should the government take steps to make the planet habitable for future generations? River Clegg, The New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2022 One theory is that the symbiotic nitrogen relationship started out long ago as a bacterial infection, and those ancestor plants derived a benefit that was carried through to future generations. Matt Simon, WIRED, 30 Aug. 2022 For nearly 15 years, Arizona Bach Festival has hosted its annual event to inspire future generations of classical music artists. Roxanne De La Rosa, The Arizona Republic, 28 Aug. 2022 Painted in opaque colors of red, orange, blue and yellow for the last few decades, Third Avenue’s image is being revamped to a more modern aesthetic for future generations to appreciate. Roxana Becerril, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Aug. 2022
Noun
Civilians die every day in Russian shelling and missile attacks, but most casualties are young military men who represented Ukraine’s future. Serhiy Morgunov, Washington Post, 10 Sep. 2022 There, the Medici pope began making plans for his niece’s future. Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Sep. 2022 The future of the conference — and major college football — likely will be determined in the next six weeks. oregonlive, 8 Sep. 2022 Yellen spoke at a time of transition for Ford into the electric vehicle future, which has included layoffs at the company. Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 8 Sep. 2022 Little will mean more to this season — and the Bears’ future — than Fields’ ability to increase his command. Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022 Fortifying China’s grid for a more renewable, more volatile future is going to be a key task of the government for years. Jacky Wong, WSJ, 5 Sep. 2022 To trace psychedelics’ potential future, Yaden, Griffiths, and Potash looked to a model called the Gartner Hype Cycle, which can be used to characterize the trend cycle of new technologies, like virtual reality or 4D printing. WIRED, 2 Sep. 2022 Does anyone really see a future—or even a present—for the likes of Litecoin, Tron, or EOS? Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 1 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective and Noun

Middle English, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin futurus about to be — more at be

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of future was in the 14th century
IELTS BNC: 639 COCA: 654
future

noun¹

1time that will come after the present將來ADJECTIVE | VERB + FUTURE | FUTURE + VERB | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVEforeseeable, immediate, near, not-too-distant, short-term可以預見的將來;不久的將來Things will continue as they are for the foreseeable future.在可以預見的將來,一切都將一如既往。A new branch of the store will be opening in the near future.這家商店不久將要開一家新的分店。distant, far, remote久遠的將來;遙遠的將來Trying to forecast the far future is a problematic exercise.試圖預測遙遠的未來是一件很難的事。indefinite遙遙無期的將來Nothing will change for the indefinite future.直到無限遙遠的未來一切都不會改變。VERB + FUTURElook to, plan for放眼未來;為將來做打算Don't think too much about past troubles-look to the future.不要老想着過去的不快,放眼未來吧。foretell, look into, predict預言/展望/預測未來embrace擁抱未來All of us need to embrace the future.我們都需要擁抱未來。FUTURE + VERBbring (sb), hold未來帶給(某人)⋯;未來擁有⋯whatever the future may bring you不管將來怎樣Who can tell what the future holds?誰知道將來會怎樣?PREPOSITIONfor the future為將來What are your plans for the future?你今後有什麼打算?in (the) future今後;將來In future, please contact me first. (BrE) 以後請先與我聯繫。In the future, please contact me first. (NAmE) 將來請先與我聯繫。The possibility of travel to other solar systems still lies in the distant future.到其他太陽系去的可能性還遙遙無期。of the future未來的The stars of the future are competing this month.未來之星們將在本月展開角逐。PHRASESa vision for the future, a vision of the future展望未來In her speech, the director outlined her vision for the future.主管在她的發言中展望了未來前景。
future

noun²

2what will happen to sb/sth前景ADJECTIVE | VERB + FUTURE | FUTURE + VERB | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVEbright, brilliant, exciting, glorious, golden, great, healthy, promising, prosperous, rosy, successful光明的/燦爛的/令人興奮的/絢麗的/美好的/無量的/良好的/有前途的/興旺發達的/有希望的/遠大的未來He has a great future as a designer.他作為設計師前途無量。better更好的前途hopeful, peaceful滿懷希望的/和平的前景secure, stable無憂的/可靠的前景sustainable, viable可持續發展的/有發展前途的未來bleak, gloomy, grim, uncertain前景暗淡;前景慘淡;前景堪憂;前途不定He forecasts an uncertain future for the industry.他預測這一行業前景慘淡。long-term遠景economic, financial, political經濟/金融/政治前景shared共同的前景united by our common history and our shared future共同擁有的歷史和將來使我們團結起來entire, whole整個前途;全部前景He felt his entire future was at risk.他覺得自己的整個前途受到了威脅。utopian烏托邦式的前景VERB + FUTUREface, have面臨⋯前途;有⋯前途The company faces a very uncertain future.這家公司前景很不明朗。create創設前景We want to create a better future for everyone.我們想為大家創造更加美好的未來。determine, influence, shape決定未來;影響前途the right to determine their own future in a democratic fashion以民主的方式決定自己未來的權利assure, guarantee, secure確保前景;保證前途The sale secured his financial future.這筆買賣保證了他的經濟前景。jeopardize, threaten破壞/危及前途envisage, envision, forecast, predict展望前景;預測前景consider, contemplate, ponder, ponder on考慮/思索/仔細琢磨/考量前途After being dropped from the team the young defender is considering his future.被球隊除名之後,這個年輕後衞開始思考自己的將來。discuss討論前景plan對前景作規劃You need to take time to plan your future.你需要花時間規劃一下你的未來。invest in對未來投資She decided to invest in her future by taking a course.她決定上一門課,作為自己未來的投資。FUTURE + VERBawait (sb)前途等着(某人)A great future awaits you.大好前途在等着你。PREPOSITIONfuture as從事⋯的前途She has a very promising future as a musician.她作為音樂家前途無量。future in⋯的前景He could see no future in his job.他看不出他的工作會有什麼前途。PHRASESa question mark over the future of sb/sth (especially BrE) ⋯前途未卜A question mark hangs over the future of the company.這家公司前途未卜。

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