in the future

idiom

Meaning

A time that has not happened yet; any time after the present moment.

Examples

SIMPLE

I will learn to drive in the future.

CONTEXTUAL

We plan to buy a larger house in the future when we have more money saved.

COMPLEX

While the current technology is limited, experts believe that in the future, we will see significant advancements in artificial intelligence.

Last updated April 22, 2026