fu·ture /ˈfyo͞oCHər/ noun the time or a period of time following the moment of speaking or writing; time regarded as still to come. "we plan on getting married in the near future" synonyms: time to come, time ahead; what lay/lies ahead, coming times; the fullness of time at a later time; going or likely to happen or exist. "the needs of future generations" synonyms: later, following, ensuing, succeeding, subsequent copeland lancaster never intended to ruin her own life. she never intended to find grindelwald's time turner. she never intended to travel years in the future and find herself in the middle of a savage war. but you know what they say about intentions, it's just wishful thinking. tv and movie society awards: best Harry Potter fan fiction book one, years 1-3