future
The future refers to the period of time that will happen after the present moment. It describes events, situations, and possibilities that have not yet occurred.
예시
3 / 5I want to be a doctor in the future.
I want to be a doctor in the time to come.
The future of the project depends on our current funding.
The success of the project later depends on the money we have now.
What are your future plans for the weekend?
What are you going to do later this weekend?
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of the word 'Following' — the Future is the time Following the present.
빠른 퀴즈
No one can truly predict what will happen in the ____.
정답!
정답은: future
예시
I want to be a doctor in the future.
everydayI want to be a doctor in the time to come.
The future of the project depends on our current funding.
formalThe success of the project later depends on the money we have now.
What are your future plans for the weekend?
informalWhat are you going to do later this weekend?
Academic researchers analyze the future effects of technology on society.
academicScholars look at how technology will change society in the coming years.
We must invest now to ensure a stable future for the company.
businessWe need to put money in now so the company stays strong later.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
in the near future
very soon
for the foreseeable future
for as long as we can see ahead
back to the future
returning to a previous idea to move forward
자주 혼동되는 단어
'Next' refers to the very following item in a sequence, while 'future' refers to the general time ahead.
사용 참고사항
In most contexts, use 'the future' with a definite article when referring to the general time ahead. It can also be used as an adjective before nouns, like 'future husband' or 'future career'.
자주 하는 실수
Learners sometimes say 'in future' instead of 'in the future'. While 'in future' is used in British English to mean 'from now on', 'in the future' is the standard way to refer to the time to come.
암기 팁
Think of the word 'Following' — the Future is the time Following the present.
어원
From the Old French word 'futur', which comes from the Latin 'futurus', meaning 'about to be'.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
In many Western cultures, the future is viewed as something linear that can be improved through planning and hard work.
빠른 퀴즈
No one can truly predict what will happen in the ____.
정답!
정답은: future
관련 문법 규칙
관련 어휘
Time 관련 단어
lifetime
A1A lifetime is the entire period of time that a person is alive. It can also refer to the length of time that an object, like a machine, works correctly.
Monday
A1Monday is the day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. In many parts of the world, it is regarded as the first day of the working and school week.
Tuesday
A1Tuesday is the third day of the week, positioned between Monday and Wednesday. In most Western cultures and business environments, it is regarded as the second day of the standard work week.
Thursday
A1Thursday is the day of the week that comes after Wednesday and before Friday. It is typically considered the fourth day of the working week in most Western countries.
Saturday
A1Saturday is the day of the week that follows Friday and comes before Sunday. It is widely considered the first day of the weekend and is typically a day for rest or leisure in many cultures.
Sunday
A1Sunday is the seventh day of the week, positioned between Saturday and Monday. In many parts of the world, it is considered the final day of the weekend and is typically a day for rest or religious activities.
weekend
A1The weekend is the period of time at the end of the week, typically including Saturday and Sunday. It is generally a time when people do not work or attend school and use the time for rest or leisure.
yesterday
A1Yesterday refers to the day immediately before today. It is used to describe events, actions, or states that occurred in the very recent past, specifically one day ago.
day after tomorrow
A1The day that comes after the one that follows today. It refers to a point in time two days into the future from the current day.
day before yesterday
A1The day that occurred immediately before yesterday, referring to two days ago from today. It is used to pinpoint a specific time in the recent past in relation to the current day.
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