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/ˈfjuːtʃə(r)/ 
| singular | future |
| plural | futures |
- 1
the future
the time that follows the present timeIt’s important to plan for the future.
These young people are the leaders of the future.
in the future:Check if the computer can be upgraded in the future.
in the near/not-too-distant/immediate future (=soon):I have no plans to go abroad in the near future.
what the future holds/will bring (=what will happen):She has no idea what the future might hold for her.
look to the future (=plan what you will do in the future):He can now look to the future with confidence again.
- b.[countable] [usually singular] the opportunity for someone to develop or succeed
Jack went on holiday to think about his future.
uncertain/painful/bleak etc future:The people of Grozny face an uncertain future.
a bright future:Joe has a bright future in athletics.
have a future (=be successful):You won’t have much of a future unless you start working harder.
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