In the near future Meaning in English
expression
in thuh NEER FYOO-chur
in thuh NEER FYOO-chuh
Definition
At a time soon after now; not far in the future.
Usage & Nuances
This phrase is formal or neutral and common in writing and speech. It's often used for plans, predictions, or scheduled changes. Alternatives: 'soon', 'shortly'. Do not confuse with 'in the distant future', which means much later.
Spanish: en un futuro cercano - prontoPortuguese (BR): em um futuro próximo - em brevePortuguese (PT): num futuro próximo - em breveChinese (Simplified): 在不久的将来 - 很快Chinese (Traditional): 在不久的將來 - 很快Hindi: निकट भविष्य में - जल्दी हीArabic: في المستقبل القريب - قريباًBengali: আসন্ন ভবিষ্যতে - খুব শীঘ্রইRussian: в ближайшем будущемJapanese: 近い将来Vietnamese: trong tương lai gầnKorean: 가까운 미래에Turkish: yakın gelecekteUrdu: قریب مستقبل میںIndonesian: dalam waktu dekat
Example Sentences
We will meet in the near future.
basic
The store will open in the near future.
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We hope to finish the project in the near future.
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They’re planning to launch a new app in the near future.
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Let’s catch up for coffee in the near future.
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Technology will change a lot in the near future.
natural