futureOverview of noun future1. future, hereafter, futurity, time to come -- (the time yet to come)2. future, future tense -- (a verb tense that expresses actions or states in the future) 3. future -- (bulk commodities bought or sold at an agreed price for delivery at a specified future date) Overview of adj future1. future -- (yet to be or coming; "some future historian will evaluate him")2. future -- (effective in or looking toward the future; "he was preparing for future employment opportunities") 3. future, next, succeeding -- ((of elected officers) elected but not yet serving; "our next president") 4. future -- (a verb tense or other formation referring to events or states that have not yet happened; "future auxiliary") Made possible by Princeton University "About WordNet." WordNet. Princeton University. 2010. http://wordnet.princeton.edu |