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Future: Meaning, Examples, and Usage (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：time yet to come (future)
future
/ˈfjuːtʃər/
n.
the time that comes after right now, from the next minute to many years ahead.
time yet to come
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/taɪm jɛt tə kʌm/
n.
The indefinite time period that starts after the present moment and extends forward, including both the immediate next moment and distant years.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'futurus' (about to be), based on 'esse' (to be) with future participle suffix.
💡 Mnemonic
Think 'FEW-ture' – imagine a few events that will happen in the time ahead.
📖 Example
Scientists are developing new technologies to solve problems that we will face in the future.
Scientists are developing new technologies to solve problems that we will face in the future.
🔗 Collocations
in the future – at some later time
plan for the future – make preparations for upcoming time
future generations – people who will live after us
🔄 Synonyms
tomorrow (n.) – the day after today; also used figuratively for the near future
days ahead (n.) – the period of time that is yet to happen
hereafter (n.) – the future, especially from a formal or philosophical perspective
🚫 Antonyms
🌱 Derivatives
futuristic (adj.) – relating to or suggesting the future, especially through advanced technology
futurist (n.) – a person who studies and predicts the future, especially in science and society
futureless (adj.) – having no prospects or hope for the future
📖 Cultural Story
Derived from Latin 'futurus', the future participle of 'esse' (to be). In ancient Rome, it already denoted upcoming time. Today, 'future' is central in English for discussing plans, predictions, and financial derivatives.
Meaning 2：futures contract (future)
future
/ˈfjuːtʃər/
n.
a financial agreement to buy or sell something (like oil or crops) at a set price on a specific future date, to manage price risk.
futures contract
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/ˈfjuːtʃərz ˈkɒntrækt/
n.
A standardized financial agreement to buy or sell a specific asset (such as commodities, currencies, or stocks) at a predetermined price on a specific future date, used to hedge risk or speculate.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
To protect his farm from falling prices, he sold his wheat as a future six months before the harvest.
To protect his farm from falling prices, he sold his wheat as a future six months before the harvest.
🔗 Collocations
futures market – the marketplace where futures contracts are traded
trade futures – buy or sell futures contracts
futures contract – a legally binding agreement for future delivery of an asset
🔄 Synonyms
derivative (n.) – a financial contract whose value is derived from an underlying asset, including futures
forward contract (n.) – a customized agreement to buy/sell an asset at a future date, similar to a future but traded over-the-counter
hedge (n.) – an investment position intended to offset potential losses, often using futures
🚫 Antonyms
spot transaction (n.) – a trade where payment and delivery happen immediately
cash sale (n.) – a sale made for immediate payment and delivery
🌱 Derivatives
futures trader (n.) – a person who buys and sells futures contracts professionally
futures exchange (n.) – an organized market where futures contracts are listed and traded
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