the future

noun
UK: /ðə ˈfjuː.tʃər/
US: /ðə ˈfjuː.tʃər/

  1. The time that will come after the present.

    1. I will see you in the future. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many people are worried about the future of our planet because of pollution. [ ] [ ]

  2. Something that will happen at a later time.

    1. We are planning for the future. [ ] [ ]
    2. In the near future, the company expects to expand its operations overseas. [ ] [ ]

  3. The possibilities or chances that someone will be successful in the future.

    1. She has a bright future. [ ] [ ]
    2. Investing in education is essential for securing the future of our youth. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

tomorrow likelihood eventuality

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "the future" in English means: The time that will come after the present., Something that will happen at a later time., The possibilities or chances that someone will be successful in the future..

The phonetic transcription of "the future" is /ðə ˈfjuː.tʃər/ in British English and /ðə ˈfjuː.tʃər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "the future": tomorrow, likelihood, eventuality.

Example usage of "the future": "I will see you in the future.". More examples on the page.