# in the near future

idiom · CEFR B2

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/in-the-near-future
Updated: 2026-04-22

## Meaning

at a time that is not far away from now.

## Examples

- I plan to visit my family in the near future.
- The company expects to release the new software update in the near future, so please wait a little longer.
- Although the current economic climate remains uncertain, experts predict that market conditions will likely improve in the near future.

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