future

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈfjuːʧə/, SAMPA: /"fju:tS@/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈfjuːʧɚ/, SAMPA: /"fju:tS@`/

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Noun

Singular future

Plural futures

1. The future is the time of something that hasn't happen yet. The study of the future is known as futurology.
   • Antonym: past

   I will be more careful in the future.

2. A look forward.
   • Synonyms: prospect, outlook, potential, expectations, opportunity and hope
   • Antonyms: history and past

   You have a great future ahead of you.

3. (usually before a noun) A future event is one that hasn't happened yet but will happen.
   • Synonyms: upcoming, forthcoming, coming, imminent, yet to come, impending and soon to be expected
   • Antonyms: past, previous, earlier, former, bygone, older and preceding

Related words

• futurity
• futuristic
• present