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Meaning of Future
The word "future" refers to a period of time that has not yet happened.
Definitions
- The time that is to come, especially as regarded as a time of opportunity or uncertainty
- * A prospect or expectation of something, especially something desirable
- * A verb tense that expresses an action or state that will occur at a later time
Etymology of Future
The word "future" comes from the Latin "futurus", which is the future participle of the verb "esse", meaning "to be"
The term has been used in English since the 14th century to describe a period of time that has not yet occurred
Example Uses
- The company is looking to the future with optimism and anticipation
- * The future of the planet depends on our ability to reduce carbon emissions
- * She has a bright future ahead of her, with many opportunities and possibilities