Future Definition & Meaning
future
- adjective
- yet to be or coming; "some future historian will evaluate him"
- effective in or looking toward the future; "he was preparing for future employment opportunities"
- (of elected officers) elected but not yet serving; "our next president"
- a verb tense or other formation referring to events or states that have not yet happened; "future auxiliary"
- noun
- the time yet to come
- a verb tense that expresses actions or states in the future
- bulk commodities bought or sold at an agreed price for delivery at a specified future date
"Future" in song lyrics
See how future is used in real songs:
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"my future"
51.50 — Stuck in the Game -
"my mind it's got my future"
51.50 — Games People Play -
"You are the blonde canvas on which I will paint my future"
7L & Esoteric — Stalker
Words that rhyme with future
Usage tips for "future"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "future" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for future to find words that pair well.
Use "future" in a verse
Now that you know what "future" means, try using it in your own lyrics:
Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does future mean?
- yet to be or coming; "some future historian will evaluate him" effective in or looking toward the future; "he was preparing for future employment opportunities" (of elected officers) elected but not yet serving; "our next president" a verb tense or other formation referring to events or states that have not yet happened
- What part of speech is future?
- Future is an adjective and a noun.
- How many definitions does future have?
- Future has 7 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).