1. A reference to what is coming after the present time: Randal met a fortune teller who claimed that she could reveal his future life for the next few months.

There are people who say we cannot accurately predict future events.

When Dorene purchased her new computer, she was told to keep the instructions about how to operate it for future reference.

2. A descriptive term that indicates what someone or something will come into existence: Van met his future wife while they were at the university.

The TV program promised that there will be more future events later this evening.

Most future promises of financial gains that are made by advisors are not fulfilled.