Antonyms for future


Grammar : Adj, noun
Spell : fyoo-cher
Phonetic Transcription : ˈfyu tʃər


Definition of future

Origin :
  • late 14c., from Old French futur, from Latin futurus "going to be, yet to be," as a noun, "the future," irregular suppletive future participle of esse "to be," from PIE *bheue- (see be). The English noun (late 14c.) is modeled on Latin futura, neuter plural of futurus.
  • adj to come; expected
  • noun time to come
Example sentences :
  • He bathed in this imaginary future as in the waters of omnipotence.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • But Robert was destined to fall in with him at a future day.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • She was distrustful of the future, and apt to anticipate bad fortune.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • The present, so, was more than any possible future, how dire soever it might be.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • There was much gladness between them, but the future had to be considered.
  • Extract from : « The Armourer's Prentices » by Charlotte M. Yonge
  • Finished our bacon this morning, and for the future will only have damper and tea.
  • Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
  • They inspired me with a renewed confidence in our political future.
  • Extract from : « 'Tis Sixty Years Since » by Charles Francis Adams
  • It secures us against all future annoyance from powerful Indian tribes.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • With high hope for the future, no prediction in regard to it is ventured.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • We cannot afford to do everything, nor can we afford to lack boldness as we meet the future.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various

Synonyms for future

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