future - noun

the time yet to come

a verb tense that expresses actions or states in the future

bulk commodities bought or sold at an agreed price for delivery at a specified future date

future - adjective

• yet to be or coming
• a verb tense or other formation referring to events or states that have not yet happened
• effective in or looking toward the future
• (of elected officers) elected but not yet serving

future - thesaurus

futurity   hereafter   next   succeeding