time to come
Definition
- Noun:
- The future; the period that has not yet occurred: "time to come" refers to the indefinite time period after the present moment, encompassing all events that will happen.
Usage
- "Time to come" is a formal or literary noun phrase used to discuss future events, possibilities, or periods. It is often used in contemplative, philosophical, or planning contexts.
Examples
- Noun:
- We must make sustainable choices for the sake of the time to come.
- His writings were meant as a guide for the time to come.
- In the time to come, technology will continue to evolve rapidly.
Advanced Usage
- "in the time to come": a common prepositional phrase used to mean "in the future."
- In the time to come, historians will analyze this period.
- Often used with verbs like , , , or .
- The policy is designed to address challenges in the time to come.
Variants and Related Words
- Future (n): the time that will follow the present. This is the most common and direct synonym.
- Hereafter (n): a formal or literary term for the future or life after death.
- Tomorrow (n): literally the day after today; used figuratively to mean the near future.
Synonyms
- Future
- Hereafter
- Tomorrow (figurative)
Related Phrases
- Days to come: a very similar phrase emphasizing future days.
- I wish you happiness in the days to come.
- Time ahead: another phrase indicating the future.
- We face many opportunities in the time ahead.
Notes on Meaning
- "Time to come" specifically emphasizes the temporal aspect—time that is yet to arrive. It does not refer to a specific, measurable period but to the general concept of the future. It carries a slightly more formal or weighty tone than the simple word "future."
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the time yet to come
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