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future

Pronunciation: /fiu̯ˈtiu̯r/

“future” is a Middle English word. Its 4 meanings in English:

noun

  1. A future action or doing; that which happens in the future.
  2. The future; the time beyond the present.

adjective

  1. Occurring after the present; future or upcoming.
  2. Having the future tense; grammatically marking futureness.

Etymology

Borrowed from Old French futur, from Latin futūrus, future participle of sum (cognate to Middle English been).

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