future*/*/*/

[ˈfjuːtʃə] noun I

1) the future

[singular] the time that follows the present time

It's important to plan for the future.[/ex]

Check if the computer can be upgraded in the future.[/ex]

I have no plans to go abroad in the near future.[/ex]

2) [C] the things that will happen to someone or something after the present time

Jack went on holiday to think about his future.[/ex]

The people of this village face an uncertain future.[/ex]

3) [C] the chance that something will continue to exist or be successful

We see no future in continuing the negotiations.[/ex]

4) the future

[singular] linguistics the future tense of a verb

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in future — from the present time continuing forwards in time[/ex]

In future, please ask before you borrow my clothes.[/ex]

See:

foreseeable

II

adj

future */*/*/[ˈfjuːtʃə]

1) expected to exist or happen during the time following the present time

at some future date[/ex]

future developments[/ex]

We need to protect the countryside for future generations.[/ex]

his future wife (= the woman he is going to marry)[/ex]

2) linguistics

relating to the FUTURE TENSE of a verb

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for future reference — 1) so that you can find some information in the future[/ex]

Keep this document for future reference.[/ex]

— 2) used for telling someone something that you feel they should know, often when you are slightly annoyed with them

For future reference, I expect all employees to be on time.[/ex]