LookItUp

in the future

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɪn ðə ˈfjuːtʃɚ/ · UK /ɪn ðə ˈfjuːtʃə/

in the future means: At a time after now.

phrase

LATERA2

At a time after now.

  • We may return in the future.
  • In the future, cars could drive themselves everywhere.
  • Would you like to work abroad in the future?

Similar words: later, someday

Opposites: in the past

Common phrases: in the future, sometime in the future, in the future perhaps

FROM NOW ONB1

Starting now and continuing after this time.

  • Please arrive on time in the future.
  • In the future, everyone must sign in at reception.
  • I will check my work more carefully in the future.

Similar words: from now on, henceforth

Common phrases: in the future, in the future always, in the future please

Questions about in the future

What does in the future mean?

At a time after now.

What is in the future in other languages?

Türkçe: gelecekte · Español: en el futuro · Français: à l'avenir · Deutsch: in der Zukunft · Italiano: in futuro · 日本語: 将来

How do you pronounce in the future?

In American English /ɪn ðə ˈfjuːtʃɚ/; in British English /ɪn ðə ˈfjuːtʃə/.

How do you use in the future in a sentence?

We may return in the future. In the future, cars could drive themselves everywhere.

Learn in the future while you read

LookItUp shows the meaning that fits your sentence, in your language, and turns new words into quick practice cards.

Coming soon on the App Store LookItUp app for iPhone and iPad

in the future in other languages

More words