Futures - English meaning

noun

A period of time following the moment of speaking or writing; time regarded as still to come.

Usage examples:

We plan on getting married in the near future

Synonims:

Time to comeTime aheadWhat lay/lies aheadComing timesThe fullness of timeHereafter

noun

Contracts for assets (especially commodities or shares) bought at agreed prices but delivered and paid for later.

Usage examples:

This involves buying and selling futures or options on shares, bonds or currencies.

adjective

At a later time; going or likely to happen or exist.

Usage examples:

The needs of future generations

noun

Agreements to buy and sell particular shares, goods, etc. on a particular date in the future at a fixed price. futures can be traded on financial markets

Usage examples:

Corn/gold/oil futures oil futures topped $88 a barrel for the first time., currency/bond/dollar fut…