future 2023.01.19 Meaning of future in English Adjective 1. of or happening in the time that will come; coming the future generation future 2023.01.19 Meaning of future in English Noun 1. the time that will come; what is to come What do you want to be in the future? 2. a hopeful prospect; likelihood of success He has a great future as a violinist. 3. future tense