Time to come: meaning, definitions and examples

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time to come

 

[ taɪm tuː kʌm ]

Phrase
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expression

In the future or in the time that is yet to come.

Synonyms

forthcoming, future, upcoming.

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Word Description / Examples
time to come

This phrase is often used in a more poetic or literary context, referring to distant future periods.

  • In the time to come, we may see great advancements in technology
future

Use this term when referring to a time period that has not yet happened, often in a general or broad sense.

  • She is planning for her future
upcoming

This word is informal and commonly used in everyday conversation to refer to events or periods that are expected soon.

  • We are excited about the upcoming vacation
forthcoming

This word is used when talking about something expected to happen soon, usually in a formal context.

  • The forthcoming conference will focus on climate change

Examples of usage

  • He is preparing for the challenges of the time to come.
  • We must plan ahead for the time to come.

Translations

Translations of the word "time to come" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tempo para vir

🇮🇳 आने का समय

🇩🇪 Zeit zu kommen

🇮🇩 waktu untuk datang

🇺🇦 час прийти

🇵🇱 czas przyjść

🇯🇵 来る時間

🇫🇷 temps de venir

🇪🇸 tiempo para venir

🇹🇷 gelme zamanı

🇰🇷 올 시간

🇸🇦 وقت القدوم

🇨🇿 čas přijít

🇸🇰 čas prísť

🇨🇳 来的时间

🇸🇮 čas za prihod

🇮🇸 tími til að koma

🇰🇿 келу уақыты

🇬🇪 მოსვლის დრო

🇦🇿 gəlmək vaxtı

🇲🇽 tiempo de venir

Etymology

The phrase 'time to come' originated from the idea of future events or circumstances that are yet to unfold. It emphasizes the concept of anticipation and preparation for what lies ahead. The use of this phrase dates back to early English literature and has been commonly used in both spoken and written language to refer to the future.