the future

noun

: the events that will happen after the present time

It's impossible to predict the future.

grammar : a verb tense that is used to refer to the future : future tense

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But for Tyler, uncertainty about the future is also a source of joy. —

Rembert Browne, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024 More importantly, fostering a culture of fire safety awareness among all stakeholders can protect lives, investments and the future of construction projects. —

Kevin Gu, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 The final report released by the committee in 2022 included several legislative recommendations, with one that seeks to bar Trump from holding office in the future under the 14th Amendment. —

Juliann Ventura, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024 Your emotional regulation and coping strategies will influence their own in the future. —

Christin Perry, Parents, 11 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the future