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future

future

Meaning of future

the time that will come later

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British English/ðə ˈfjuːtʃə/
American English/ðə ˈfjutʃɚ/
Russian transcription[ˈbuduɕːɪje]
the future
future - future
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future with Russian translation

future usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Будущее у неё выглядит светлым.

The future looks bright for her.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Нам стоит подумать о будущем сейчас.

We should think about the future now.

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future belongs to the topic "Top 5000". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

futureбудущее
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butterсливочное масло
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future synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between future / the future / tomorrow / outlook / prospect / destiny

T
🇬🇧English
the future

Same meaning as the headword; the later time that will come.

A1Very Often

The future is uncertain.

T
🇬🇧English
tomorrow

Refers to the next day after today, a specific time in the future.

A1Very Often

I will call you tomorrow.

O
🇬🇧English
outlook

Means a view or prediction about what is likely to happen in the future.

A1Often

The economic outlook is good.

P
🇬🇧English
prospect

Refers to a possible future event, result, or chance.

A1Often

There is a prospect of rain later.

D
🇬🇧English
destiny

Means a preplanned future, often believed to be fixed by a higher power or fate.

A1Often

She believed it was her destiny to become a doctor.

F
🇬🇧English
fate

Means a predetermined outcome; often stronger and more unavoidable than 'future'.

A1Very Often

He accepted his fate.

C
🇬🇧English
coming years

Refers to the next several years, a limited part of the future.

A1Often

In the coming years, the city will grow quickly.

F
🇬🇧English
future prospects

Refers to likely opportunities or success in the future, not the whole future itself.

A1Often

She has good future prospects in medicine.

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How to pronounce future and what this word means

future means future. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce future

/ðə ˈfjuːtʃə/

future translation

future

future examples

The future looks bright for her.

future transcription

/ðə ˈfjuːtʃə/, /ðə ˈfjutʃɚ/

Questions about this word

future meaning: what does it mean?

the time that will come later

future pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

future is pronounced as /ðə ˈfjuːtʃə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

future definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The future looks bright for her. Translation: Будущее у неё выглядит светлым.

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