simple future

[ sim-puhl fyoo-cher ]

noun

1. a verb construction used to express an action or state that is to happen at some time to come: in English, formed by combining the auxiliary verb will and the infinitive or basic form of the main verb, such as I will be there soon and We will start without you if you're late.

adjective

1. designating a verb construction used to express an action or state that is to happen at some time to come.

Word History and Origins

Origin of simple future¹

First recorded in 1730–40