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In grammar, the f_____ tense of a verb is the one used to talk about things that are going to happen. In English, this applies to verb groups consisting of 'will' or ' shall ' and the base form of a verb. The future perfect tense of a verb is used to talk about things that will have happened at some time in the future.In grammar, the future tense of a verb is the one used to talk about things that are going to happen. In English, this applies to verb groups consisting of 'will' or ' shall ' and the base form of a verb. The future perfect tense of a verb is used to talk about things that will have happened at some time in the future.
word future
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The future is the period of time that will come after the present, or the things that will happen then.
The spokesman said no decision on the proposal was likely in the immediate future.
He was making plans for the future.
I had little time to think about what the future held for me.
Someone's future, or the future of something, is what will happen to them or what they will do after the present time.
His future as prime minister depends on the outcome of the elections.
Graeme is a supremely talented cricketer with a splendid future in the game.
...a proposed national conference on the country's political future.
Young people are an investment for our future.
If you say that someone or something has a future, you mean that they are likely to be successful or to survive .
These abandoned children have now got a future.
There's no future in this relationship.
When people trade in futures, they buy stocks and shares, commodities such as coffee or oil, or foreign currency at a price that is agreed at the time of purchase for items which are delivered some time in the future.
This report could spur some buying in corn futures when the market opens today.
Futures prices recovered from sharp early declines to end with moderate losses.
adjective
Future things will happen or exist after the present time.
By taking action now we can ensure that future generations will not be put at risk.
...a report on the future role of local government.
...the future King and Queen.
In grammar, the future tense of a verb is the one used to talk about things that are going to happen. In English, this applies to verb groups consisting of 'will' or ' shall ' and the base form of a verb. The future perfect tense of a verb is used to talk about things that will have happened at some time in the future.
inflections futures
cefr-level A1

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