Future: meaning, definitions and examples

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future

 

[ หˆfjuหtสƒษ™r ]

Noun / Adjective
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

near

The period of time that will come after the present time.

Synonyms

outlook, prospect, tomorrow

Examples of usage

  • We are excited for the future of technology.
  • Investing in education is investing in the future of our society.
Context #2 | Adjective

immediate

At a later time; going or likely to happen or exist.

Synonyms

forthcoming, impending, upcoming

Examples of usage

  • Future generations will benefit from our actions today.
  • The company has big plans for future growth.

Translations

Translations of the word "future" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น futuro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเคตเคฟเคทเฅเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zukunft

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ masa depan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐะนะฑัƒั‚ะฝั”

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przyszล‚oล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆœชๆฅ (mirai)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท avenir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ futuro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gelecek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฏธ๋ž˜ (mirae)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุณุชู‚ุจู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ budoucnost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ budรบcnosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœชๆฅ (wรจilรกi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prihodnost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ framtรญรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะพะปะฐัˆะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ›แƒแƒ•แƒแƒšแƒ˜ (momavali)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gษ™lษ™cษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ futuro

Etymology

The word 'future' originated from the Latin word 'futurus', which means 'going to be'. It has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to the time yet to come. The concept of the future has always intrigued humanity, leading to various philosophical, scientific, and speculative discussions.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #369, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.